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BF53 UHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,598 mi
Last recorded93,598 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 93,598 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,504 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt retracting mechanism slow and may require service/repair

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting recommended soon (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorating

front bumper damaged but taped and secure

service brake efficiency only just met - 51% - no brakes locked up

suspension pipes along offside chassis very corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,424 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

front bumper damaged but taped

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,421 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle has signs of surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 78,418 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle has signs of surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer tailpipe missing

Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis by suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear chassis corroded through by tow bar mounting but tow bar unlikely to become detached - recommend welding however

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,268 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 75,268 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,478 miles

chassis badly corroded at rear

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,363 miles

chassis corroded at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,912 miles

cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,912 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,268 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,148 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 UHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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