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BF53 TUO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 84,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,048 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 83,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both rear bump stops are missing

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,696 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by cat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,414 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 76,414 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to being to high causing damage to machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,980 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 68,936 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all nearside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside front brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking suspension pipes along offside chassis (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened suspension pipes along offside chassis (2.4.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 66,660 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 66,660 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 53,529 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 53,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,846 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2014 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

Pass 9 May 2013 47,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hydrolic suspension pipes slight corrosion

Fail 4 May 2013 47,968 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hydrolic suspension pipes slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 46,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 43,726 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 43,711 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,799 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 38,740 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2008 35,158 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,425 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,477 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BF53 TUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 TUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF53 TUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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