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BF53 UEX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,724 mi
Last recorded197,724 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 197,724 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 197,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 192,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 188,016 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 188,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 181,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 174,083 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 173,920 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 168,714 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

offside front active antiroll bar gaiter is perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2019 163,886 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 163,871 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 156,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 156,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 146,572 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,907 miles

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

offside rear hub leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2016 131,907 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear hub leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,044 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leaks

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 122,035 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Offside tail lamp (1.9.4)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leaks

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,301 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 101,804 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,009 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,717 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,902 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2007 31,710 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,328 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 UEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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