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BF53 UHG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,399 mi
Last recorded158,399 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 158,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 152,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 148,988 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has some areas of general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake pipe union nuts are heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 145,194 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Center to rear exhaust flange excessively corroded

Coolant leak ()

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake union excessively corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake union excessively corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,325 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Disc backing plate is corroded

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

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

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

Rear Both bump stops are missing

Pass 21 Sep 2018 130,529 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear pipes above the chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear most seat not fitted at the time of test

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has some area of corroded and has been welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,553 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 123,553 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,048 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,951 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,860 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 109,860 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 103,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,842 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,301 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,024 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 80,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,283 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,987 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 26 Nov 2007 44,642 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,713 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 UHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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