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BG03 DWD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,863 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis deteriorated/surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 128,529 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis surface rusty/ deteriorated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 127,650 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 127,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 126,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 126,729 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 121,540 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 22 Aug 2018 116,204 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 116,203 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,195 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion exhaust center

Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,195 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion exhaust center

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,556 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,501 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 91,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,589 miles

slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,489 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,814 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 29,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,306 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 DWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

BG03 DWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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