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BD03 LUL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,624 mi
Last recorded205,624 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 205,624 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 205,624 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 196,736 miles

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 16 Oct 2023 196,713 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2022 187,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 175,455 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 161,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 161,615 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis by airbag suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side light on brake lamp turns light off (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis by airbag suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis by towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength airbag suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper airbag suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis behind airbag suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis by towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 151,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 146,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 125,249 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 113,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,807 miles

offside rear chassis slighty corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,661 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on tread

oil leak near sump area also on some suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,416 miles

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

f/&r o/s axel bump stops missing

rear diff centre pinion oil seal weeping

slight misting of oil around steering box area

unable to fully inspect f/to/r inner n/s top chssis brake pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,372 miles

slight oil leak from offside of engine bay

Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,113 miles

ageing cracks on n/s and o/s rear tyres.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 46,107 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,431 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 LUL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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