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BW03 WBM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,447 mi
Last recorded201,447 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 201,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 190,597 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 190,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 181,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 174,242 miles
Fail 22 May 2022 173,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 151,405 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 151,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,586 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 130,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 117,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,505 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 68,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,429 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 52,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,895 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 45,890 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,904 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,790 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,016 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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,715 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 29,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,911 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 WBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

BW03 WBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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