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BJ53 FDZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,722 mi
Last recorded187,722 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 187,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 185,512 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 182,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 180,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 176,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 170,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 162,989 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 156,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 144,987 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 136,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 127,321 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,722 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,436 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,907 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 FDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FDZ, 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 BJ53 FDZ registered?

BJ53 FDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is BJ53 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 FDZ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ53 FDZ have outstanding finance?

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