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BG03 DGZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

193,359 mi
Last recorded193,359 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 193,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 190,269 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 190,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 186,531 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 178,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 174,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 168,734 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 168,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 165,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 163,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 154,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 146,464 miles

all tyres perished and splitting on side walls

Pass 3 Feb 2015 137,768 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 125,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 125,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 110,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 100,097 miles

N/s.rear brake backplate corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,377 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,860 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,104 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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BG03 DGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BG03 DGZ, 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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BG03 DGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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