CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF53 UOW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,404 mi
Last recorded109,404 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 109,404 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 23 Apr 2025 104,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,451 miles

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

General signs of under body corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,406 miles

Oil leak ()

heavily wax oiled under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,067 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 103,050 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking main run (3.6.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,171 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 97,609 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 86,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,994 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF53 UOW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 UOW?

You can check the full history of BF53 UOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF53 UOW registered?

BF53 UOW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UOW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF53 UOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF53 UOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.