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BD03 LWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

182,675 mi
Last recorded182,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 182,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 181,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of 2 lamps in/op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 179,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 176,341 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 173,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 169,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 164,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 160,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 153,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 153,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 145,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 137,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 112,995 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 123,876 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 117,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 110,566 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 100,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 91,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 77,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,587 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 LWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 LWA registered?

BD03 LWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is BD03 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 LWA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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