CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG03 DLE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,845 mi
Last recorded103,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 103,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded (everything)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,465 miles

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,052 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,527 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,245 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 85,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,326 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight misting on steering box

Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,180 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,185 miles

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

offside rear tyre near limit and wearing on inner edge needs replacing soon

Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,727 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

bolts missing out of bell housing

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

bolts missing out of bell housing

high level brake light inop

Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,390 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG03 DLE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG03 DLE?

You can check the full history of BG03 DLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG03 DLE registered?

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

Is BG03 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DLE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG03 DLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG03 DLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.