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BF53 UHN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,318 mi
Last recorded125,318 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 119,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 112,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,170 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,170 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1 of 3 cluster of brake hose ferrules excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 of 3 cluster of brake hose ferrules excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 3 of 3 cluster of brake hose ferrules excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 3 cluster of brake pipes excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 of 3 cluster of brake pipes excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 of 3 cluster of brake pipes excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,548 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 6 Mar 2015 77,545 miles

Fuel regulator slightly leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front fog lamp cracked

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp cracked

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,328 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front lower shocker bushs worn

front diff leaking

osf fog lamp cracked

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,488 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,627 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,167 miles

Small cut in O/S/F tyre

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 UHN 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 83.3%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF53 UHN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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