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CV03 BKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,490 mi
Last recorded127,490 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 BKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,490 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s & o/s central body mountings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 123,062 miles

Corrosion on rear axke stebaliser mechanism rods.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

orrosion on fuel pipes.

Fail 1 Aug 2025 123,040 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Corrosion on rear axke stebaliser mechanism rods.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

orrosion on fuel pipes.

Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,470 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 112,642 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front and rear ns front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 112,642 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front and rear ns front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,044 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 102,043 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,295 miles

Coil spring corroded All four... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear exhaust flange joint extremely corroded/deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2020 101,295 miles

Coil spring corroded All four... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust flange joint extremely corroded/deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 101,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to flexi hose front to rear x 2... (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,616 miles

All brake, steering and suspension components have surface coating of rust.

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,934 miles

Advise on condition of rear discs and back plates

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,677 miles

ADVISE/HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING/BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN SLIGHTLY ON BOTH EDGES OF TREAD.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,772 miles

Advise on front shock bushes and condition of rear discs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,792 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,350 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 66,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,521 miles

front differential piniom seal leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,044 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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CV03 BKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 CV03 BKJ, 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 CV03 BKJ registered?

CV03 BKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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