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BW03 BDY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,807 mi
Last recorded94,807 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2026 94,807 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 93,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 91,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,311 miles

General corrosion to vehicle chassis add suspension components

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,789 miles

Surface corrosion to main chassis in general

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,548 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,165 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,003 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,372 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,066 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,324 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,487 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light damage present on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,225 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 BDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 BDY registered?

BW03 BDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is BW03 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 BDY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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