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BG03 DLF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,897 mi
Last recorded94,897 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 94,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,221 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,221 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water in light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

oil around engine

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,775 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 78,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded & weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 78,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded & weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 73,550 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules HOSE TO CALIPER - BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAKS FROM BOTH FRONT / REAR DIFF INPUT SEALS

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules HOSE TO CALIPER - BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear STEP IS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 9 May 2017 70,515 miles

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

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

slight oil leak offside rear hub seal

Pass 12 May 2016 68,628 miles

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

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

slight leak from offside rear hub seal

Pass 13 May 2015 65,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 63,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 60,921 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,861 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,355 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,434 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,007 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 32,005 miles

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

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

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 DLF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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