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BW03 AZC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,401 mi
Last recorded168,401 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 AZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 168,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2025 166,148 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 159,270 miles

rear seats removed

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2021 157,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 153,653 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 151,069 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 151,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 149,571 miles

underbody and chassis corroded,some areas weak

Pass 18 Feb 2017 145,264 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 145,262 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 142,153 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 142,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,779 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 124,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,951 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 106,564 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,564 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,853 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,157 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 92,157 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,183 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,329 miles

corrosion setting into rear brake discs

rear pads getting low

very slight play in drag link ends

Fail 29 Feb 2008 75,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

very slight play in drag link ends

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,188 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 AZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BW03 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

BW03 AZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is BW03 AZC safe to buy?

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