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BK53 HXZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 112,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 109,134 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 109,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 103,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,346 miles

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

Rear step corroded

Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,354 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,475 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 84,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above shocker absorber (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above shocker absorber (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above shock absorber (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,438 miles

middle to rear exhaust joint very corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,438 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle to rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,986 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,884 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,963 miles

both front brake discs wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,765 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 HXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HXZ, 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 HXZ registered?

BK53 HXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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