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BL03 FFY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

148,685 mi
Last recorded148,685 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 148,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 147,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 146,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 144,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 142,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 140,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 137,663 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Slight leak from differential housing

Gearbox has slight oil leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress slightly affecting beam pattern

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in number 1 ball joint

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Transfer gearbox has slight oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2018 133,291 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 128,841 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,368 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o.s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 16 May 2014 116,305 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 110,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,698 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 106,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 100,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 96,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 53,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,958 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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BL03 FFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 BL03 FFY, 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 BL03 FFY registered?

BL03 FFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is BL03 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FFY 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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