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BT53 MKP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,953 mi
Last recorded52,953 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 52,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,891 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 52,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,672 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 48,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,120 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 11 Nov 2009 42,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 24,151 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 MKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT53 MKP?

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What year was BT53 MKP registered?

BT53 MKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is BT53 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 MKP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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