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BX53 DLN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 DLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 143,586 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2025 132,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 132,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 131,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 125,589 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion at an advanced state detected at both sides rear chassis sections

Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 114,624 miles

both sides rear chassis sections are corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,683 miles

nearside rear hub seal is seen to be leaking oil

Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,950 miles

nearside rear hub seal is seen to be leaking oil

Pass 16 Jan 2016 102,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,455 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,281 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,277 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,550 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,443 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,111 miles

underbody oil contamination

Fail 5 Feb 2009 69,111 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,309 miles

damage on n/s/f bumper corner

o/s/r brake pads starting to get low

o/s/r hub seal starting to weep oil

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,900 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 DLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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