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BG53 FUM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,083 mi
Last recorded84,083 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,083 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,112 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,541 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 72,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,924 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,583 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 63,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,451 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,512 miles

Rear centre brake light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2017 58,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,193 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,670 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,468 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,468 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,578 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

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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BG53 FUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BG53 FUM, 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 BG53 FUM registered?

BG53 FUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BG53 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 FUM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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