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BT53 MRU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,059 mi
Last recorded134,059 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 133,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 131,601 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

Front Windscreen wipers poor

Hand brake travel slightly long

Nearside Front Tyre badly perished & cracked in tread section

Offside Front Drivers door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,758 miles

Front Slight fluid staining around steering component

Front Slight fluid staining around suspension component

Front Windscreen wipers poor

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in suspension ball joint

Offside Front Lower Slight play in suspension ball joint

Offside Windscreen washer jet poor

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,739 miles

Nearside Front Door hard to open from outside

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Oil leak from engine

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Fail 30 Aug 2018 123,739 miles

Nearside Front Door hard to open from outside

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from engine

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,016 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 108,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,741 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 101,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,049 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,049 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,809 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 85,981 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f brake disc - slight distortion.

o/s wiper blade splitting.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,606 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

Child seats fitted @ offside and nearside rear,unable to fully test adult belts.

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,606 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Child seats fitted @ offside and nearside rear,unable to fully test adult belts.

Engine oil on minimum.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,454 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 39,554 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 MRU 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 75%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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