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BF53 UBU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

211,039 mi
Last recorded211,039 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 211,039 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 207,605 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Product on Rear Light Lenses

Tail Pipe Incomplete

Fail 4 Oct 2024 207,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Product on Rear Light Lenses

Tail Pipe Incomplete

Pass 6 Oct 2023 200,110 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 199,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 194,957 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 189,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 182,861 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 177,843 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn All front swivel pins have slight play. and Nearside front lower swivel pin dust cover is deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Form engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 169,876 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 162,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 152,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 145,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 138,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 130,634 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 130,628 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 114,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,631 miles

unable to test 6th and 7th seat belts

Fail 18 Sep 2009 84,631 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

unable to test 6th and 7th seat belts

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,293 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 UBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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