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BD03 LUR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 153,162 miles

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

nearside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

nearside rear levelling sensor linkage damaged but functioning

Fail 4 Nov 2025 153,149 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Offside rear levelling sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and slightly poor beam image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

nearside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

nearside rear levelling sensor linkage damaged but functioning

Pass 23 Oct 2024 150,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 147,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 147,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall, Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 147,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 135,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 134,096 miles

All doors and tailgate check straps worn.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML on dash (Pre 01/07/2003)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly seated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 134,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

All doors and tailgate check straps worn.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML on dash (Pre 01/07/2003)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly seated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas/items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,508 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 116,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 106,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush cracked (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush cracked (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 106,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush cracked (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush cracked (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber not connected (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 98,934 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2014 90,873 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 84,437 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust mounts coroded deteriated

Fail 22 May 2013 84,437 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Exhaust mounts coroded deteriated

Pass 31 May 2012 79,709 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 83,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,814 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 71,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,102 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,893 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,729 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 LUR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

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

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