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BD03 LWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,631 mi
Last recorded181,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 181,631 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2025 172,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 162,109 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires routed between door frames and doors (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 162,097 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis forward of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires routed between door frames and doors (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 154,190 miles

Nearside Rear BACK PLATE INSECURE

Nearside Rear SEAT MISSING

Fail 10 May 2023 154,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear BACK PLATE INSECURE

Nearside Rear SEAT MISSING

Pass 1 Dec 2021 140,440 miles

HDC fault light on dash

electrical wiring trapped in drivers door

oil leak

suspension fluid reservoir empty

Fail 19 Nov 2021 140,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Front Track rod end modification unsafe connecting to steering box (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability panhard rod nearside rear inner bush has excessive play in bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HDC fault light on dash

electrical wiring trapped in drivers door

oil leak

suspension fluid reservoir empty

offside front axle leaking oil near braking system

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front o\s\f bump stop missing

Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,205 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 118,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel regulator on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,045 miles

Chassis corroded

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,025 miles

Both front to rear brakes are corroded and ADVICE further inspection

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 104,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brakes are corroded and ADVICE further inspection

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,339 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 70,010 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc's worn

Pass 30 May 2012 67,633 miles

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

water in n/s/f head light

Fail 30 May 2012 67,633 miles

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

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

water in n/s/f head light

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,023 miles

Deisel filter badly corroded

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

Offside rear hub seal slight leak

Offside wheel bearing starting to feel rough

Oil leak

Rear pads low

slight play in drag link end

Pass 19 May 2010 51,454 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 45,158 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 40,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2007 37,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,594 miles

SMALL OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE

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 LWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 LWZ, 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 LWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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