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2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,545 mi
Last recorded128,545 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 SUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 128,545 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 123,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 115,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 109,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 104,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 97,802 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 97,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,245 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails,suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 93,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails,suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,805 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,586 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,381 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 77,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,667 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 72,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,845 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,507 miles

Evidence of fuel leak (Underbonnet area and below engine) Not leaking at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,115 miles

dfront socker bushes worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,337 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,570 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,532 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 31,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SUV, 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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BW03 SUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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