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BK53 DSX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,281 mi
Last recorded159,281 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 159,281 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))

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom/top ball joints slight play

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 138,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2021 125,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,255 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,005 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,823 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever close to no reserve

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,128 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of cylinder head (7.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,629 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 665,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 665,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,636 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,999 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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BK53 DSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK53 DSX, 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 BK53 DSX registered?

BK53 DSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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