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BG03 DUV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,013 mi
Last recorded197,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 197,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 193,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 185,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 177,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 174,165 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 174,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 168,718 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 168,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 164,609 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 161,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 158,175 miles

Oil leak

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

advanced corrosion rear chassis members

Pass 19 Jan 2017 153,776 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 149,726 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system

advanced corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 149,726 miles

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

advanced corrosion exhaust system

advanced corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 144,435 miles

advanced corrosion front and rear brake pipes

advanced wear front brake pads

surface corrosion to chassis members

Pass 9 Jul 2013 132,774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 117,847 miles

chassis rusty and weak

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 16 Jul 2012 117,847 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

chassis rusty and weak

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,309 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2011 95,309 miles

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

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,831 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,679 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,238 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 41,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,239 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 34,239 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

unable to check head light alignment due to dipp not working

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 DUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

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

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