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BT03 OCB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

222,327 mi
Last recorded222,327 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 OCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 222,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear chassis has been undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2025 217,051 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 205,966 miles

n/s o/s rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 200,309 miles

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

Engine oil on min level

Exhaust hangers and flange advanced corrosion

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

Rear Body component slightly loose Mud flaps loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Both rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion, rear of vehicle more advanced in isolated areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 200,309 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil on min level

Exhaust hangers and flange advanced corrosion

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

Rear Body component slightly loose Mud flaps loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Both rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion, rear of vehicle more advanced in isolated areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 199,617 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One exhaust manifold bolt missing. exhaust hangers and joints heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazy - just ok for beam pattern and output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides of chassis by back stays - has been sprayed over with wax type product making inspection very difficult (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 199,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective One exhaust manifold bolt missing. exhaust hangers and joints heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazy - just ok for beam pattern and output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides of chassis by back stays - has been sprayed over with wax type product making inspection very difficult (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 194,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

vehicle is hevily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2021 194,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

vehicle is hevily undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2020 194,410 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn watts linkage worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear /central section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 192,052 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 188,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 184,624 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 178,485 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 173,925 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 167,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 147,034 miles

windscreen has a crack outside zone B but does not effect view of road

Fail 10 Jan 2014 146,948 miles

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

windscreen has a crack outside zone B but does not effect view of road

Pass 8 Jan 2013 126,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 106,629 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 10,626 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 92,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,313 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 OCB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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