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BL03 FKR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,408 mi
Last recorded139,408 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 139,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 137,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 134,977 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 132,338 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 128,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 124,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,287 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 123,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ...... shock absorber/spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis....... shock absorber/spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 119,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer half shaft leaking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 116,358 miles

Offside Front Outer Halfshaft has slight oil leak

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,939 miles

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

slight oil leak from front axle

Fail 15 Jun 2017 111,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight oil leak from front axle

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 107,489 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,886 miles

steering box leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,491 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 69,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,574 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 47,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,946 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 FKR 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 80%.

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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

BL03 FKR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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