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BT53 MTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 150,168 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jun 2025 150,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2024 145,090 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,782 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear anti roll link has slight movement in it when inspected

Pass 26 May 2022 131,808 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,081 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 119,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,324 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sidewalls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,050 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 114,246 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 114,246 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 110,852 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower hub. (pin hole) (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,129 miles

Offside front tyre is starting to cut out on the very inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,914 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,236 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,271 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 60,380 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 MTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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