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BD03 VDT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

108,904 mi
Last recorded108,904 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 108,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,334 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis behind shocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inc inner sills and rear inner arches and stays (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,142 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside and offside ends of front steering arm have play but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside steering drag end has play in the ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,684 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,266 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,839 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 VDT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

BD03 VDT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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