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BH51 RJH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,058 mi
Last recorded165,058 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH51 RJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 165,058 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 165,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear halfshaft seal leaking close to disc brake

Pass 29 Apr 2025 162,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 161,651 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 161,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 161,093 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 159,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 159,513 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 156,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 155,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 151,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 146,918 miles

Oil leak axle ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,382 miles

Front front diff seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear diff seal slight leak

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 133,418 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 133,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 125,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,290 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

has small cut in outter side wall on nearside front tyre.

nearside tyre pressure low.

nearside tyre wearing out of shape.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 95,485 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 89,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 38,041 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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BH51 RJH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BH51 RJH, 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 BH51 RJH registered?

BH51 RJH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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