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BT53 TUP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,873 mi
Last recorded138,873 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 138,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 132,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 123,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,475 miles

Front Lower Bumper reinforcement bar corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side step corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 101,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along top of chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,786 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,990 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,477 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,394 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,174 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,949 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,214 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,973 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,650 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 TUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

BT53 TUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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