2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BF53 UCP
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/10/2003. Recorded mileage 160,970 miles. MOT valid until 24/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,970 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 UCP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 160,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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 UCP Mileage History
- 21/11/200640,889 mi
- 22/02/200850,663 mi+9,774 mi
- 23/02/200955,509 mi+4,846 mi
- 12/05/201061,316 mi+5,807 mi
- 10/05/201163,295 mi+1,979 mi
- 25/05/201266,498 mi+3,203 mi
- 10/07/201369,735 mi+3,237 mi
- 10/07/201369,735 mi
- 22/08/201472,433 mi+2,698 mi
- 01/09/201472,550 mi+117 mi
- 20/08/201575,464 mi+2,914 mi
- 27/09/201681,036 mi+5,572 mi
- 27/09/201681,036 mi
- 26/09/201783,713 mi+2,677 mi
- 26/09/201783,713 mi
- 12/09/201886,462 mi+2,749 mi
- 22/10/201886,487 mi+25 mi
- 23/10/201996,050 mi+9,563 mi
- 03/11/2020104,844 mi+8,794 mi
- 01/11/2021115,784 mi+10,940 mi
- 26/04/2023134,977 mi+19,193 mi
- 08/04/2024143,858 mi+8,881 mi
- 02/04/2025152,459 mi+8,601 mi
- 02/04/2025152,459 mi
- 23/04/2026160,970 mi+8,511 mi
Average of roughly 6,183 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
BF53 UCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (BF53 UCP) between November 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”.
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