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BF03 JHZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

186,311 mi
Last recorded186,311 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 JHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 186,311 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabiliser arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 186,286 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS IN FRONT OF REAR WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabiliser arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 174,910 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 161,801 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 151,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x on chassis 1x to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 141,587 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 130,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 130,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box // (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 130,381 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box // (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,464 miles

corrosion to chassis mid to rear section

Fail 15 Feb 2018 111,464 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to chassis mid to rear section

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,596 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 102,569 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

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 28 Jan 2016 97,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,455 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

main chassis o/s and n/s rear corroded and weak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,455 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

main chassis o/s and n/s rear corroded and weak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,989 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,989 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,395 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre outer walls perished and spliting

Fail 8 Feb 2012 79,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,146 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,678 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,442 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,476 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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 JHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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