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BT03 NZU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

191,770 mi
Last recorded191,770 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 191,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 180,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Radiator support mounting corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 180,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Radiator support mounting corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 171,679 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 162,365 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive wheel hud (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear mud flap insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2022 162,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive wheel hud (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear mud flap insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2022 161,911 miles

Both registration lamps poor output

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Seat frame worn

Offside Front Suspension pipe corroded

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

Rear Chassis legs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 161,414 miles

Offside front chassis suspension pipe corroded and has a small weep

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

Under body corrosion

Wear to offside front seat

Pass 20 Sep 2019 159,747 miles

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

both headlight aims poor

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 156,221 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has some corrosion and small leak of gases

Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 146,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake has small binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 146,414 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake has small binding

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 141,792 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (above chassis) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2014 137,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

brake fulid level low

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 133,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2013 133,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 123,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 120,607 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,902 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,902 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2007 89,351 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 89,351 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge and getting close to limit

Front wipers split ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,503 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 81,503 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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