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BD03 LRL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,469 mi
Last recorded198,469 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 198,469 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 197,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 196,981 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 196,976 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 189,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 179,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top & bottom balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oversize Wheels & tyres fitted

Rear Rear ACE pipes corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 166,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering Box slight leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 147,187 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 146,514 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 146,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil/fluid leak around engine/gearbox area underneath

Fail 29 Apr 2014 140,580 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs scored

Pass 29 Apr 2014 140,580 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs scored

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 130,227 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs scored

Fail 28 Apr 2012 130,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs scored

Fail 27 Apr 2011 122,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 113,470 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 113,463 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 100,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 100,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,416 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 63,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,474 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 LRL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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