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BK53 VZZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,836 mi
Last recorded170,836 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 170,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 166,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 158,858 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 152,112 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 148,728 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 146,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 142,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear of chassis and weld repairs undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2020 142,579 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mount detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,663 miles

Front o/s/f fog light lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 138,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind suspension air bag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind suspension air bag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front o/s/f fog light lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 132,060 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 131,784 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 124,603 miles

Oil leak Engine

Rear of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,995 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brakes not tested due to leaking brake pipe

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 117,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking excessively corroded (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brakes not tested due to leaking brake pipe

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,152 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 108,341 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,683 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,236 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 96,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 86,931 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 77,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 66,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,593 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,096 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 VZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZZ, 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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BK53 VZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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