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BW03 AXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

155,699 mi
Last recorded155,699 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 AXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 155,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 155,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 145,981 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 138,246 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 134,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 133,518 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,266 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 126,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 122,733 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 116,455 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,317 miles

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

oil leaks on engine and front diff and reardiff

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,478 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,882 miles

Coolant leak

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

Steering box has slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,247 miles

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

Steering box has slight leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,354 miles

Steering box has a slight leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,152 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,580 miles

n/s/f tyre tread is slightly uneven

n/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

o/s/f tyre tread is slightly uneven

o/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,106 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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BW03 AXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BW03 AXK, 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 BW03 AXK registered?

BW03 AXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 AXK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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