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B25 RFB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 RFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 121,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 120,815 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 119,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 119,460 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 119,460 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 119,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,419 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 118,404 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,797 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,677 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,711 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,501 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,501 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake discs worn

Pass 9 May 2012 93,046 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 93,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 81,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 69,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank breather leaking

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,106 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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B25 RFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B25 RFB, 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 B25 RFB registered?

B25 RFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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