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BT03 LWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

252,591 mi
Last recorded252,591 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 252,591 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 252,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 156,989 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 156,959 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 156,314 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,852 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

steering universal joint slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2020 153,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

steering universal joint slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 135,049 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,224 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,378 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 117,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,199 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 102,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,723 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 96,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,196 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 65,280 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 65,280 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,275 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 31,275 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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BT03 LWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BT03 LWN, 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 BT03 LWN registered?

BT03 LWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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