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BF03 AEM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 AEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake backplates corroded but secure

Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2025 89,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,122 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Mud Flap Mounting Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Mud Flap Mounting Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively TowBar Mount Corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 88,651 miles

Coolant leak poss water pump ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak unknown source ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,240 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,240 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,429 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 82,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 78,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,793 miles

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

hi viz stop lamp inop

Fail 13 Oct 2014 72,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

hi viz stop lamp inop

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,565 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,633 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 57,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,594 miles

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

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

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

complete chassis slightly corroded

front and rear disc pads half worn

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,543 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,843 miles

Small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,589 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,421 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 22,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,916 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 AEM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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