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BG03 DTK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,983 mi
Last recorded121,983 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 121,983 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underneath several corrosion buildup

Pass 19 Sep 2024 120,920 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all four tyres need inflating

Fail 17 Sep 2024 120,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all four tyres need inflating

Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,403 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 116,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 110,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 109,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,267 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,396 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,560 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,854 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,599 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,311 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,547 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 42,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,373 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,371 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 DTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DTK, 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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What year was BG03 DTK registered?

BG03 DTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is BG03 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DTK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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