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BC03 EOJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,703 mi
Last recorded82,703 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 82,703 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 82,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 80,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 80,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,282 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 76,216 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

power steering fluid level low

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,331 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 73,331 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,889 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 69,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,665 miles

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,214 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 62,367 miles

o/s rear hub seal damp

Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,651 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,315 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F and N/S/F lower ball joints gators slight splits

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,696 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,124 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,052 miles

rear tyres slight distortion

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,180 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,407 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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BC03 EOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BC03 EOJ, 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 BC03 EOJ registered?

BC03 EOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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