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BF53 TYV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 105,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 100,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,168 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,832 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,783 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 94,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 93,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,562 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,160 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 83,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 51,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,186 miles

n s r tyre on 2mm.rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,596 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 TYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

BF53 TYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 TYV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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