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RF53 MFY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,319 mi
Last recorded203,319 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 MFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 203,319 miles

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL ROTTEN, BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

N/S AND O/S REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 19 Jul 2024 202,807 miles

Offside Front inner wing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 202,234 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 201,783 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 201,234 miles

presenter changed led bulbs to normal

Pass 4 Jun 2020 199,595 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four . (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 199,595 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four . (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 196,908 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 196,902 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre valves perished

Pass 15 May 2018 193,783 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 193,763 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 192,305 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 186,430 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2015 179,167 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 179,167 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 168,212 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 161,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 161,120 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 152,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 142,591 miles

pitting & corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

seepage from offside front shock absorber

Fail 19 Sep 2011 142,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

pitting & corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

seepage from offside front shock absorber

Pass 29 Sep 2010 134,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 115,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,100 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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RF53 MFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF53 MFY, 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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What year was RF53 MFY registered?

RF53 MFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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