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BD03 CPN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

212,110 mi
Last recorded212,110 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 212,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 204,430 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2024 204,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2023 193,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear chassis getting rusty

Rear exhaust pipe getting rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2022 183,371 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BALL JOINTS X2 (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 183,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 183,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 170,786 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 158,408 miles

Rear EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Pass 27 Aug 2019 148,306 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 148,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 139,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaitor small split

Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,131 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,841 miles

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

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 19 Oct 2016 121,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight leak from power steering box

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms .

Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 103,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,966 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 94,690 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,916 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine fault warning light on

Fail 10 Jun 2011 89,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine fault warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 75,879 miles

ADVISE both rear tyres low 3mm

ADVISE steering box starting to leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,525 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 50,459 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,413 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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BD03 CPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol 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 CPN, 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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BD03 CPN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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