2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BF53 THV
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 162,452 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
BF53 THV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 162,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BF53 THV Mileage History
- 13/09/2022140,834 mi
- 13/09/2022140,840 mi+6 mi
- 11/09/2023155,254 mi+14,414 mi
- 12/09/2024162,452 mi+7,198 mi
- 12/09/2024162,452 mi
Average of roughly 10,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF53 THV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (BF53 THV) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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