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BG53 MWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,598 mi
Last recorded100,598 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 100,598 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 100,596 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm spring weak (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,646 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 56,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front steering bar from steering box to hub/ track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and signs of castling (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,481 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 40,481 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,408 miles

off side rear tyre tread is on the legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,214 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)

please note - off side rear tyre is on the 1.6mm legal limit and will require replacing VERY soon.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,893 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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BG53 MWA 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 87.5%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

BG53 MWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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