CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW03 SWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,493 mi
Last recorded202,493 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 202,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 202,493 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 199,032 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s centre chassis leg

Pass 25 Apr 2022 192,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 190,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 190,076 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 189,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated half shaft seal (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 180,313 miles

Both head lights deteriorated

Corrosion on chassis

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 180,310 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lights deteriorated

Corrosion on chassis

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 169,960 miles

Both rear back plates damp

Corrosion on chassis

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 148,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 124,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,833 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 110,827 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,911 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror inscure

Fail 25 Feb 2014 96,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror inscure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 83,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,967 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,882 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,014 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW03 SWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SWZ, 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

How do I check the history of BW03 SWZ?

You can check the full history of BW03 SWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW03 SWZ registered?

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

Is BW03 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 SWZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW03 SWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW03 SWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.