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BU03 RXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,189 mi
Last recorded156,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 RXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 156,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 154,451 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 152,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,575 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 151,574 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 150,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 148,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 148,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 147,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 146,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 145,838 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 145,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 144,693 miles

advise fuel leak front engine

advise rear chassis heavily corroded but appear ok

advise rear hub seals leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,552 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 142,434 miles

advise slight oil leak o/s/rear brakes (hub seal)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 135,925 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 135,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 119,271 miles

slight diesel leak from pressure regulator

Pass 3 Mar 2012 103,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 88,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,677 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 73,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 46,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 31,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,700 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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BU03 RXK 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 84.6%.

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 BU03 RXK, 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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What year was BU03 RXK registered?

BU03 RXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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