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BD03 LWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,197 mi
Last recorded145,197 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 145,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wiper arm insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 145,196 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wiper arm insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 144,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel ball joint dust cover has slightly split

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 143,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor panel/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel ball joint dust cover has slightly split

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 142,331 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 142,331 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 140,630 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 140,630 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 137,973 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 132,042 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear light corrosion to nearside and offside chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,505 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 127,402 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,876 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,074 miles

oil leak

oil leak rear axle seal ?

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,897 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle bump stop missing offside

rear axle oil seal slight leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 102,853 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle bump stop missing offside

rear axle oil seal slight leak

Pass 1 May 2014 95,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2014 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,859 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,408 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,885 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 LWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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