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BV03 ZXA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,463 mi
Last recorded219,463 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 219,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 213,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 205,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2022 196,432 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 196,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 187,644 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 187,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 178,942 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 178,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 171,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 161,960 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 161,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 154,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 144,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 144,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 131,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 131,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,787 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 97,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,769 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,884 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 61,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,853 miles

High level rear light not workimg

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 60,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,767 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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BV03 ZXA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV03 ZXA, 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 BV03 ZXA registered?

BV03 ZXA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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