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BD03 LXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,387 mi
Last recorded127,387 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,387 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area on offside of engine but identification difficult (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,668 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 104,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,011 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle heavily under-sealed.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,057 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play forward most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle heavily under-sealed.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,713 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,235 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,020 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 69,983 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,927 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,539 miles

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

sighns of damp on the near side rear brake back plate possible half shaft seal

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,539 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sighns of damp on the near side rear brake back plate possible half shaft seal

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,445 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,813 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 LXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

BD03 LXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 LXB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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