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BG03 EFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,790 mi
Last recorded134,790 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 134,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 134,790 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 130,978 miles

Offside Outer step

Fail 14 Nov 2024 130,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer step

Fail 22 Oct 2024 130,943 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Step Corroded And Weak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 128,786 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 128,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,646 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2022 117,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

surface rust all over chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2020 114,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,057 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 100,179 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,085 miles

near side headlamp out put and pattern is poor due to moiture behind lense

nearside rear tyre is perishing around tread blocks and sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

near side headlamp out put and pattern is poor due to moiture behind lense

nearside rear tyre is perishing around tread blocks and sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,628 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,870 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 65,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,059 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 57,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,239 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 41,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 EFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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