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BF53 TVY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

165,338 mi
Last recorded165,338 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 165,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 165,187 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 163,192 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 159,346 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 155,697 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported longitudinal (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front 2x brake hoses insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake out of adjustment

Fail 21 May 2022 155,697 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported longitudinal (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front 2x brake hoses insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake out of adjustment

Pass 11 Jun 2021 152,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 143,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 138,025 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 137,988 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 133,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower minimal play in control arm ball joint

Nearside Front Upper minimal play in control arm ball joint

Offside Front Lower minimal play in control arm ball joint

Offside Front Upper minimal play in control arm ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2016 124,969 miles

Centre Front Lower advise engine oil leak.

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play small drag link from steering box down. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 124,969 miles

Centre Front Lower advise engine oil leak.

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play small drag link from steering box down. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 117,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,056 miles

advise engine oil leak on the front of the vehicle.

advise oil leak on rear differential

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,699 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,181 miles

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

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

offside rear halfshaft seal weeping axle oil

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,955 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,111 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 TVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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