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BD03 CPU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

139,788 mi
Last recorded139,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 139,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 135,755 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 135,755 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 129,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 120,224 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,575 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,616 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 94,616 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 89,805 miles

oil sweat from engine

Fail 9 May 2019 89,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns os blades split away (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil sweat from engine

Pass 9 May 2018 83,883 miles

slight corrosion to chassis ns o s

Pass 9 May 2017 78,057 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,580 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 67,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,473 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,155 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 55,116 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,765 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 41,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,838 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 CPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CPU, 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 CPU registered?

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

Is BD03 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 CPU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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