BT53 MRY

2003 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 January 2024
Last recorded mileage
32,652 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Land Rover has 22 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 32,652 miles. The mileage trajectory shows significant anomalies, and the vehicle is currently not road legal due to a lapsed MOT.

The mileage shows a suspiciously low average of 509 miles/year from 2003 to 2012, followed by a significant jump to 29,271 miles/year from 2017 onwards, indicating a major change in usage patterns.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Lights failed on 2022-12-05, a serious safety concern.
  • Recurring Major Failures: Brakes, Emissions, and Steering all show repeated failures across multiple tests.
  • Mileage Anomalies: Extremely low usage (509 mi/yr) from 2003 to 2012, then a 3.4× increase to 29,271 mi/yr by 2017.
  • Not Road Legal: MOT expired 2024-01-02; vehicle is currently not valid for road use.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • Consistent Annual Usage: Average 8,665 miles/year aligns with typical UK usage after initial low period.
  • No Recent Major Failures: The most recent MOT (Dec 2022) passed after addressing prior failures.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 32,652 mi PASSDec 2007: 43,763 mi PASSFeb 2008: 45,346 mi PASSDec 2008: 49,809 mi PASSNov 2009: 56,342 mi PASSNov 2010: 63,881 mi PASSNov 2011: 79,225 mi PASSNov 2012: 79,737 mi PASSDec 2013: 86,453 mi PASSJan 2015: 94,195 mi FAILJan 2015: 94,196 mi PASSJan 2016: 114,406 mi FAILFeb 2016: 114,482 mi PASSFeb 2017: 144,235 mi PASSJan 2018: 149,577 mi PASSJan 2019: 152,801 mi PASSJan 2020: 157,672 mi PASSJan 2021: 159,954 mi FAILJan 2021: 159,986 mi PASSJan 2022: 162,121 mi PASSDec 2022: 172,978 mi FAILDec 2022: 173,148 mi PASS173k103k33kDec 2006Dec 2022

MOT test history — 18/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 32,652 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre hase slight dammeg to the sid wall!!!
Dec 2007 PASS 43,763 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2008 PASS 45,346 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 49,809 mi
USER ENTERED front discs worn
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre cracked and perished
USER ENTERED unable to see inner brake pads
Nov 2009 PASS 56,342 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 PASS 63,881 mi
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn low on inner edges
Nov 2011 PASS 79,225 mi
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED washer jets weak
USER ENTERED wiper blades judder
Nov 2012 PASS 79,737 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Dec 2013 PASS 86,453 mi
ADVISORY Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jan 2015 FAIL 94,195 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED exhaust rear box hanger been adapted advise new exhaust box
Jan 2015 PASS 94,196 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED exhaust rear box hanger been adapted advise new exhaust box
Jan 2016 FAIL 114,406 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY rear exhaust bracket has tempory repair
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2016 PASS 114,482 mi
ADVISORY rear exhaust bracket has tempory repair
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 PASS 144,235 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018 PASS 149,577 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)
Jan 2019 PASS 152,801 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2020 PASS 157,672 mi
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY under body surface corrosion
Jan 2021 FAIL 159,954 mi
DANGEROUS Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working Flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working Flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (Front to Rear) (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (Front to Rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2021 PASS 159,986 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (Front to rear) corroded and covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (Front to Rear) corroded and covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2022 PASS 162,121 mi
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY rear exhaust corroded.
ADVISORY surface rust underneath.
Dec 2022 FAIL 172,978 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MINOR Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Dec 2022 PASS 173,148 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Want the full report on BT53 MRY?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT53 MRY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.