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BF03 AEJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,534 mi
Last recorded158,534 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 AEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 158,534 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 158,420 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section below anti roll bar mounting, crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section below anti roll bar mounting, crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring turret mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension level sitting incorrectly, Air suspension functional

Pass 12 Apr 2024 157,634 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake back plates corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded near to towbar mounting areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2024 157,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake back plates corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded near to towbar mounting areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 156,978 miles

All flexible brake hoses covered in metal coil

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 12 Apr 2023 156,978 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

All flexible brake hoses covered in metal coil

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 156,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 156,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 154,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 154,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 152,829 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 152,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 148,011 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

number plate light intensity reduced

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 18 Apr 2018 143,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 137,143 miles

can not fully check all components underneath due to under seal on everything

Fail 19 Apr 2017 137,143 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

can not fully check all components underneath due to under seal on everything

Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,694 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 135,659 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 134,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 134,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 133,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 131,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 130,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 128,805 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 128,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 126,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 122,747 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 118,910 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 110,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 87,070 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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BF03 AEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AEJ, 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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BF03 AEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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