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BA03 HAY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

190,456 mi
Last recorded190,456 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 HAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 190,456 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 178,193 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 173,105 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 173,105 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Connection from steering box to N/S front wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Age related surface rust to under side

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 168,160 miles

Age related surface rust on the chassis

Both side steps rusty

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 168,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Age related surface rust on the chassis

Both side steps rusty

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 163,763 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel link arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 163,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel link arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 161,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end ball joint adjacent to steering box has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 152,908 miles

Front Front pads getting low.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 143,017 miles

CORROSION FORMING IN CHASSIS GENERALLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 143,017 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

CORROSION FORMING IN CHASSIS GENERALLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 136,288 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

SCREEN DAMAGE OUTSIDE ZONE A

Fail 26 Jul 2016 136,288 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

SCREEN DAMAGE OUTSIDE ZONE A

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,730 miles

Rear BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 30 Jul 2015 128,730 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 20 May 2014 117,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear axle pinion seal leaking

water leak around top of radiator(advise attention asap)

Pass 20 May 2014 117,775 miles

rear axle pinion seal leaking

water leak around top of radiator(advise attention asap)

Pass 17 May 2013 110,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 106,044 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 106,044 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 100,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 90,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 83,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 78,635 miles

high mileage

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bodywork damage nearside front & nearside rear also rear step rusty

Fail 13 May 2008 78,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bodywork damage nearside front & nearside rear also rear step rusty

high mileage

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,311 miles

slight wear evident in n/s/f track rod end

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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BA03 HAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA03 HAY, 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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BA03 HAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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