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BT03 OWE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

310,107 mi
Last recorded310,107 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 310,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 301,073 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 292,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 284,681 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tubular cross member. Non stuctural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis on inside and near upper shock absorber mounting as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis towards front as marked near front body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside and neraside rear lamp lenses cracked and moisture in lamps

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks from both engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Various areas of chassis and body towards rear of vehicle undersealed hindering inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 284,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tubular cross member. Non stuctural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis on inside and near upper shock absorber mounting as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis towards front as marked near front body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside and neraside rear lamp lenses cracked and moisture in lamps

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaks from both engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Various areas of chassis and body towards rear of vehicle undersealed hindering inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 275,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 265,986 miles

Central Front cross member corroded none structual

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2020 265,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front cross member corroded none structual

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2019 251,968 miles

ALL BRAKE DUST COVERS ARE CORRODED

LIGHT CORROSION ON UNERSIDE OF BODY AND CHASSIE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM AROUND LOWER ENGINE AREA

Pass 6 Apr 2018 248,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 243,336 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 243,323 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 239,491 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2015 234,965 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 233,529 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 232,457 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 229,015 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 229,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 14 May 2011 223,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear seats not inplace. seat belts cannot be tested

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

Pass 14 May 2011 223,996 miles

Rear seats not inplace. seat belts cannot be tested

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 209,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 192,982 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 178,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 178,295 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 156,126 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 156,126 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 122,093 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 OWE 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 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 OWE, 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 OWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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