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BF53 UGN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,343 mi
Last recorded187,343 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 187,343 miles

Offside Rear Spring top cup starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2024 184,556 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 22 Nov 2023 181,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch starting to corroded inside rear door

Pass 26 Nov 2022 175,563 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 170,194 miles

corrosion starting on osr top shocker mount

track rod end dust boots perished

Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,904 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 157,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 150,066 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 150,066 miles

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 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 142,503 miles

both track rod end dust boots perished

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 4 Nov 2016 133,784 miles

coolant leak

fuel block damp

nsr brake pads wearing thin

steering box slight weap

Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,697 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 124,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,346 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nsr brake pipe corroded

slight play in both os ball joints

slight play in ns lower ball joint

slight play in number two ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2012 99,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,432 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,703 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,987 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 UGN 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 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

BF53 UGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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