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BF53 TWD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,873 mi
Last recorded111,873 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 111,873 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side step corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS/OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,904 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 109,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play top and bottom (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at ride high componant (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play top and bottom (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing thin

engine oil leak

hand brake travel at limits

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,563 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 101,722 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,888 miles

srs light intermittent flash fault

Fail 21 Dec 2021 96,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively two (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wing (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,533 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play retaining bolt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wing (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,247 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper and lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,179 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 64,745 miles

hand brake may require attention

Fail 28 Dec 2016 64,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

hand brake may require attention

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,933 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,493 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,059 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 TWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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