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BD03 LXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

165,826 mi
Last recorded165,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 165,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 162,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 159,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 156,006 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 152,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 148,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 145,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 141,424 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,670 miles

offside rear axle seal weeping

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

Pass 15 Jul 2016 124,385 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,958 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,838 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,660 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,159 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,210 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,459 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 79,470 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 70,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,744 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 LXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

BD03 LXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is BD03 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 LXL shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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