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HD03 BPV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

158,587 mi
Last recorded158,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 BPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 158,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 155,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 151,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 147,758 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 143,165 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,319 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 129,596 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,295 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 125,289 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

n/s/f brake hose not clipped into bracket

Pass 11 Nov 2017 119,626 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,043 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

damage to n/s/r brake pipe

oil leak

clearance between n/s/r brake pipe and wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,177 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs borderline

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on suspension pipes

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

wear on all tyres 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,624 miles

all tyres carcking/perishing

front and rear brake discs heavily worn

multiple oil leaks

n/s/f/f trackrod end boot deteriation

Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres carcking/perishing

front and rear brake discs heavily worn

multiple oil leaks

n/s/f/f trackrod end boot deteriation

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,479 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,533 miles

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

oil leak from front diff seal.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,527 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from front diff seal.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,448 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,184 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,762 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,748 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,523 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 32,523 miles

Front Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

near sid front washer jet blocked on one side

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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HD03 BPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HD03 BPV, 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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HD03 BPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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