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BF53 TWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

199,569 mi
Last recorded199,569 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 199,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 199,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 192,457 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security genrally all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 185,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 176,668 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2021 168,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 163,319 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general condition of chassie (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 163,319 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general condition of chassie (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 156,049 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 156,015 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s front inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 148,422 miles

Chip in zone a

Corrosion under vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 142,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear- Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear- Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 134,835 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Aug 2015 126,969 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 126,926 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,065 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,770 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,680 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,628 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,262 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,949 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,368 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 TWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 TWG, 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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What year was BF53 TWG registered?

BF53 TWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 TWG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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