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DV03 BNA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,773 mi
Last recorded195,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 195,773 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 195,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 192,631 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 191,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 185,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 180,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 180,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 175,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 168,801 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamp lens slightly deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker bush slightly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 160,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 145,809 miles

Both front seat belt buckles stiff on release when under load

Exhaust centre box bracket corroded/broken but system still adequatley supported

Exhaust centre box flange corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded but not adequatley weakend

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 145,809 miles

Both front seat belt buckles stiff on release when under load

Exhaust centre box bracket corroded/broken but system still adequatley supported

Exhaust centre box flange corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded but not adequatley weakend

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,489 miles

ALL TYRE WORN LOW

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (WHEEL BEARNG)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

O/S/FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUSPECT FAULT UNDER LOAD RELEASE

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

POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SUSPECT PARK BRAKE HAS OIL CONTAMINATION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 137,489 miles

ALL TYRE WORN LOW

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (WHEEL BEARNG)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUSPECT FAULT UNDER LOAD RELEASE

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

POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SUSPECT PARK BRAKE HAS OIL CONTAMINATION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 127,622 miles

Exhaust braketry corroded and broken but still supported.

Exhaust flanges very corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 114,037 miles

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 25 Jun 2013 113,454 miles

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,643 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,846 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 66,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,069 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,526 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 BNA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BNA, 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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DV03 BNA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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