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BK53 HYH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,693 mi
Last recorded135,693 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 135,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 131,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 129,566 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 127,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 124,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 121,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 114,553 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 113,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,443 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 99,905 miles

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

Slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,318 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp around steering box area

nearside & offside rear main chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,727 miles

slight oil leak around o/s/f

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,985 miles

6th and 7th seats not fitted -- seatbelts not tested

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

6th and 7th seats not fitted -- seatbelts not tested

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

both front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,748 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2011 71,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake discs worn

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,663 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,136 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,021 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 HYH 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 83.3%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

BK53 HYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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