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BG03 DTY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,128 mi
Last recorded148,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 148,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR ALL PIPES UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security TO REAR CHASSIS BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 144,836 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS FRONT TO REAR HEAVILY WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 141,791 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

Pass 14 Jun 2022 138,983 miles

brake pipes have been heavily wax oiled

front and rear chassis has been heavily wax oiled

Pass 15 Jun 2021 135,140 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 132,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 122,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,131 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

LPG tank holder corroded

Oil leak from filter ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 122,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

LPG tank holder corroded

Oil leak from filter ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,080 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 121,298 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both badly split (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working lens also missing (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn to metal. discs worn (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 106,241 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,810 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,158 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,607 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2006 46,495 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 46,495 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol 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 DTY, 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 DTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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