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BT53 MTK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

117,129 mi
Last recorded117,129 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 117,129 miles

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

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

general surface corrsion

Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,733 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2024 115,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 112,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 110,438 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,935 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 105,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 103,535 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,059 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,363 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 99,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 85,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,942 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,376 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 MTK 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 95.5%.

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 MTK, 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

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What year was BT53 MTK registered?

BT53 MTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BT53 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 MTK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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