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BF03 DDK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,749 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,173 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,877 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 99,274 miles

Offside and nearside steps corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 99,274 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside and nearside steps corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel regulator damp

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,826 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 57,826 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,192 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,192 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,977 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 DDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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