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FV53 BVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,341 mi
Last recorded110,341 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 110,341 miles

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

Coolant leak from side of engine behind exhaust manifold.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 110,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both sides have excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine leaking diesel from fuel pressure regulator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak from side of engine behind exhaust manifold.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 107,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 107,404 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 103,539 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,157 miles

Chip in windscreen glass.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 85,157 miles

Chip in windscreen glass.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,499 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,553 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from offside front axle seal

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,448 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,445 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 53,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,076 miles

nearside front driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,003 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,630 miles

steering box ball-joint has un-uniform movement,but no play

Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,947 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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FV53 BVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV53 BVB, 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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FV53 BVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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