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BF53 TZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 78,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,513 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 74,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,008 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 63,874 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 59,751 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,393 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,625 miles

rear exhoust pip to poor condion

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,291 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 37,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 34,789 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 23,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,962 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 TZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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The MOT history for BF53 TZP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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