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BT03 OEH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

158,162 mi
Last recorded158,162 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 158,162 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 158,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2025 156,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 153,581 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2024 153,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Mar 2023 152,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 151,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 150,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 149,044 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 147,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 144,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 142,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,297 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff seal leaking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 107,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,056 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 81,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 70,495 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,335 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 45,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,766 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 OEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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