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BF53 UFV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,279 mi
Last recorded125,279 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 125,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,533 miles

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

diesel pipes corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded/weak

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Apr 2024 122,452 miles

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

both chassis rails corroded

both front inner wings under bonnet corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 121,260 miles

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

nearside front inner wing heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,625 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 119,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,082 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 116,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,637 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,400 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 109,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 86,146 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,002 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 UFV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UFV, 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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What year was BF53 UFV registered?

BF53 UFV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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