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BD03 LWU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,300 mi
Last recorded119,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,300 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Dampness on fuel filter and fuel tank

Pass 25 Nov 2022 103,695 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,859 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,070 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,527 miles

Exhaust flanges rusty

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 71,354 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 71,354 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SIDES AT REAR (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,702 miles

BOTH WIPERS WORN

Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,828 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,826 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,943 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

FRONT BALL JOINT BOOTS PERISHING!

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED!

REAR CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE!

WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S!

Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,943 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXHAUST CORRODING!

FRONT BALL JOINT BOOTS PERISHING!

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED!

REAR CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE!

WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S!

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,153 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

O/S FRONT & REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY!

REAR CHASSIS CORRODING!

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,921 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,921 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

boyh front and rear wiper rubbers split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 34,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

BD03 LWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BD03 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 LWU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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