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BL03 XGS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,286 mi
Last recorded226,286 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 226,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 216,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 205,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 195,517 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 182,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 176,101 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Oct 2018 170,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2018 170,057 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2017 161,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Oct 2016 155,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 148,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,553 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 145,635 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 145,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 142,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 142,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,355 miles

fuel filter rusty

slight cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 136,881 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 122,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 104,843 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 104,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,827 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 XGS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

BL03 XGS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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