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BC03 OEH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

137,883 mi
Last recorded137,883 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 137,883 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR / UNDERSEALED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR / UNDERSEALED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 136,703 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear chassis has been wax oiled

Pass 25 Jan 2024 134,866 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,419 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,336 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,174 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 120,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 113,345 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 104,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,293 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 90,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,377 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,930 miles

N/S/F Lower shock bush starting to split.

N/S/F/ Tyre inner edge on 1.6mm. †

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 OEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

BC03 OEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is BC03 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 OEH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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