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BD03 AFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,794 mi
Last recorded124,794 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 124,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 121,787 miles

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,157 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 107,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,177 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 103,176 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 93,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,708 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 76,312 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,500 miles

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

both front suspension turretes corroded

nsr seat blocked by child seat

third row seats folded away at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front suspension turretes corroded

nsr seat blocked by child seat

third row seats folded away at time of test

Pass 9 May 2014 57,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,182 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,813 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,054 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 29,174 miles

slight wear in n/s front drag link end.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2008 25,914 miles

slight play to front steering drag link arm nearside track rod end

unable to check seat belts to rear folding seats in boot and offside rear and middle seats due to boot full and middle seat and offside rear seat folded down

Pass 14 May 2007 20,171 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 20,171 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 16,475 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades in poor condition advise replacement

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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BD03 AFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BD03 AFF, 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 BD03 AFF registered?

BD03 AFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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