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BG03 DYM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 115,809 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 113,283 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 113,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 108,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,643 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,766 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,273 miles

gear box oil weep

Pass 19 Mar 2014 95,132 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil

rear seats and seatbelt not fully tested

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,023 miles

Front wipers split.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,608 miles

High level brake not working, Linkage for auto headlight levling broken(rear sensor).

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,353 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,120 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,358 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 DYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DYM, 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 DYM registered?

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

Is BG03 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DYM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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