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BT53 AAF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,152 mi
Last recorded201,152 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 201,152 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 200,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 200,208 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 200,205 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure cushion not attached to frame sufficiently (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to inspect rear rear seat belts (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 199,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 191,619 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 182,405 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 163,959 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box end shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 145,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 135,326 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)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 135,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,140 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 127,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,372 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 93,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,635 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,722 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,985 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,172 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,816 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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BT53 AAF 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 BT53 AAF, 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 BT53 AAF registered?

BT53 AAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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