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CF53 BVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,166 mi
Last recorded104,166 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 104,166 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [all] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak unknown source

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 104,146 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [all] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front /offside front /nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 103,689 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *ALL* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL* Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside & offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low pressure

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

Offside Front Brake binding,unable to carry out full wheel bearing inspection

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source,engine/bellhousing moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Varying levels of underbody corrosion noted to chassis and suspension components,not affecting any testable items at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2024 103,869 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside rear brake pad to metal and disc heavily scored (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside & offside lenses req polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *ALL* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL* Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside & offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low pressure

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

Offside Front Brake binding,unable to carry out full wheel bearing inspection

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unknown source,engine/bellhousing moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Varying levels of underbody corrosion noted to chassis and suspension components,not affecting any testable items at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL* (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *ALL* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 102,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL* (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *ALL* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,950 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,268 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,909 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 98,935 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,919 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front wheel bearing notchy when rotated but not rough

Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,111 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear chasis rails rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,285 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 664,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,378 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,375 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 52,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,485 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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CF53 BVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF53 BVK, 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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CF53 BVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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