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BJ53 FDK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 141,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear perishing and cracking inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,608 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

Offside Front rigger is corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 134,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,767 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 118,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,350 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,913 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 83,913 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,401 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 73,401 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,257 miles

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

Number plate lamps ` dull ` .

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2008 48,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,420 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,543 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn in centre.

n/s registration plate lamp slightly dim.

noise from power steering system.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,858 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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BJ53 FDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ53 FDK, 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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BJ53 FDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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