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BX53 DHD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,656 mi
Last recorded152,656 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 DHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,656 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box /transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 142,700 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub area on o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area/fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier bracket cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2023 134,698 miles

Corrosion in Nearside front inner arch

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 134,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion in Nearside front inner arch

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 125,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,521 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,535 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,146 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,192 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,835 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,883 miles

Low oil level in suspension reservoir

N/S Front tyre feathered on inside edge and has a nail

N/S Radiuus arm to axle mount worn/loose

N/S Rear tyre cut in sidewall and feathered to inside edge

O/S Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall and feathered to inside edge

Oil leak around N/S of engine

Pass 16 May 2013 67,754 miles

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

brake pipe to rear getting corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

small lip front discs

some damage nearside front chassis rail

some play front drop links

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 63,110 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets showing signs of corrosion

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

some play at steering wheel

some play rear drop links

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2012 63,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak.

Rear bump stop missing.

Rear discs getting corroded.

SRS light indicating a system fault.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,262 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

some play front and rear drop ,links

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,850 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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BX53 DHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BX53 DHD, 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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BX53 DHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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