CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF03 ADZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,967 mi
Last recorded138,967 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ADZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 138,967 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 128,903 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,629 miles

condition of offside rear brake backplate

corrosion in rear door step

Fail 19 Feb 2015 119,623 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of offside rear brake backplate

corrosion in rear door step

Pass 16 Jan 2014 119,020 miles

condition of offside rear brake backplate

Pass 28 Jan 2013 116,789 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 114,886 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

srs light on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

srs light on

Fail 4 Mar 2011 102,470 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,991 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 91,946 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, hidden above chassis.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 51,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,321 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF03 ADZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF03 ADZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF03 ADZ?

You can check the full history of BF03 ADZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF03 ADZ registered?

BF03 ADZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ADZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF03 ADZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF03 ADZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.