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BV03 ZYZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,222 mi
Last recorded125,222 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 125,222 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 125,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 123,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 120,819 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,473 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,483 miles

both sides rear chassis rails have surface corrosion close to tow bar mountings

Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,414 miles

Under body corrosion rear

Pass 9 Dec 2019 113,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,518 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 71,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2014 70,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,453 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,452 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,059 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 50,059 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,554 miles

both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 27,585 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 ZYZ 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 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 BV03 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

BV03 ZYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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