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BV53 VZT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,076 mi
Last recorded187,076 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 187,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle and components

Fail 23 Jul 2026 187,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle and components

Pass 23 Dec 2025 187,055 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 187,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2021 139,994 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,390 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 130,307 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 125,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,873 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/r wheel bearing seal

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,218 miles

Oil leak

Slight weep from offside front ACE pipe

Fail 20 Aug 2014 107,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Slight weep from offside front ACE pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,191 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,662 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,365 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 86,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,470 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 66,290 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 140,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 140,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 102,483 miles

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

nail in o/s/front tyre

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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BV53 VZT 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 BV53 VZT, 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 BV53 VZT registered?

BV53 VZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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