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BF53 UFK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,693 mi
Last recorded219,693 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 219,693 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 219,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel block (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 216,149 miles

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

engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 211,161 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2023 211,042 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 199,842 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2021 191,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 191,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 185,017 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 184,489 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 174,511 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 159,229 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 143,712 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 131,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel block (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,480 miles

very slight diesel leak from engine area

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,764 miles

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

o,s,r bump stop missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,341 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 51,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,398 miles

both front tyres near to limits.

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 UFK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel 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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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