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BF53 UBY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,443 mi
Last recorded115,443 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,443 miles

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

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

general chassis corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2025 115,443 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general chassis corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2020 111,213 miles

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

chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,575 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 109,567 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

General signs of under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,394 miles

All four main trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 17 Oct 2018 104,394 miles

All four main trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,951 miles

Rear chassis corroded and swollen at sides of fuel tank .

Fail 18 Oct 2017 94,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear chassis corroded and swollen at sides of fuel tank .

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,675 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,675 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,473 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,727 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 66,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,193 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front caliper wet.

play in offside front hub.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,208 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,391 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 44,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,018 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 UBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBY, 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 UBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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