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DV03 BJU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,678 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 90,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 8 Jul 2024 88,179 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bushes/joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,066 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,621 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,052 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 55,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,639 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,912 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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DV03 BJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DV03 BJU, 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 DV03 BJU registered?

DV03 BJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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