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BF53 UHA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,803 mi
Last recorded133,803 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 133,803 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,172 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

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

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

under side of truck slightly Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 9 Feb 2024 127,072 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 122,590 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 114,862 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Slight oil from engine

Fail 4 Dec 2019 114,862 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Fuel Filler Pipe Split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Slight oil from engine

Pass 28 Dec 2018 115,538 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,476 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rails (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,811 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,800 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,138 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,151 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,030 miles

n/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Oct 2008 40,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,712 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 UHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UHA, 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 UHA registered?

BF53 UHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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