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BT53 MMK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,892 mi
Last recorded102,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 102,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centren outriggers n/s and o//s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear centre outriggers have slight corrosion n/s and o/s

Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,587 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,424 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,270 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,030 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front front fog lamp has water ingress

Fail 5 Oct 2016 71,030 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front front fog lamp has water ingress

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 64,793 miles

Both front tyre valves perrished

Both rear tyre valves perrished

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pump- steering box (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 63,668 miles

Both front n/s+o/s tyre valves perrished

Both rear n/s+o/s tyre valves perrished

Chassis slightly corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R indicator lamp has slight water ingress

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

O/S/F suspension turret slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,668 miles

Both front n/s+o/s tyre valves perrished

Both rear n/s+o/s tyre valves perrished

Chassis slightly corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R indicator lamp has slight water ingress

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

O/S/F suspension turret slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,766 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,255 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,026 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,280 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 MMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MMK, 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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BT53 MMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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