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BT03 NYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,194 mi
Last recorded179,194 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 NYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 179,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension pipe leaking hydraulic suspension pipes to rear of vehicle leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded/hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear anti roll bar link boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear shock mounts on chassis corroded and in holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipes in engine bay at front to rear unions leaking/corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hoses at front to rear unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front front diff seal leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

RBT not carried out due to burst brake pipe

Pass 24 Apr 2025 175,088 miles

General underneath corrosion

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 175,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underneath corrosion

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 169,750 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported chaffing on suspension top (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 163,902 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 163,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing near servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 161,073 miles

All four tyres worn low and slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 161,073 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All four tyres worn low and slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 152,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 133,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 123,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,787 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 108,603 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 108,524 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,142 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroding

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,463 miles

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,158 miles

Advise Heavy surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe(Over chassis).

Advise slight play in N/S/F Drag link.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 85,134 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Advise Heavy surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe(Over chassis).

Advise slight play in N/S/F Drag link.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,167 miles

advise on n/s/f tyre just on 1'6 mm

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,959 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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BT03 NYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYY, 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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BT03 NYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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