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BD03 LRK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central body mountings holed and corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower body mounting corroded

Rear bump stops missing both sides

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

under side a bit rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2025 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower body mounting corroded

Rear bump stops missing both sides

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

under side a bit rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,792 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTY

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 83,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTY

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 83,133 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,717 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 81,717 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,474 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 77,707 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,198 miles

FRONT BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTY

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 75,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,034 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT AXLE TIE BAR

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,046 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,101 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 60,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 55,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,524 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,065 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,088 miles

front and rear discs and pads getting low

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 LRK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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The MOT history for BD03 LRK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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