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HD03 BWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,006 mi
Last recorded174,006 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 174,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 169,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 165,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 163,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 162,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 159,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 156,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 150,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 144,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 138,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 133,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 129,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2014 129,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 124,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2012 119,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 114,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2009 105,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 105,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,779 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 95,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 73,266 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 73,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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 BWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HD03 BWF, 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 HD03 BWF registered?

HD03 BWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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