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BT53 MOU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

135,722 mi
Last recorded135,722 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 135,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 131,180 miles

General underneath corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,615 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhasust hanger corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 124,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 124,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,859 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 120,840 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 117,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear brake pipes running above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,596 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 88,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,710 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 76,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,066 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 61,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,777 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,839 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 32,998 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 32,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,321 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 MOU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

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

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