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DV03 BKZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,382 mi
Last recorded122,382 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 122,382 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 121,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 121,092 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,793 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,969 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 115,967 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 111,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,751 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 108,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,652 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 105,652 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,705 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 102,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,959 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,959 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,543 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,141 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 91,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 82,758 miles

both front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,716 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,025 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 52,182 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 52,153 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front windscreen stone chipped in zone a but just withinn 10 mm

slight play to nearside front steering arm track rod end

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,506 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 BKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DV03 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

DV03 BKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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