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J30 BSH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 136,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 136,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2025 133,972 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive trans box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2025 133,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive poss power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive trans box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 132,538 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 132,518 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner arch by brake servo (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,218 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 130,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 126,280 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter loose

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 126,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter loose

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Feb 2021 122,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,714 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,144 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 113,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front top suspension joint and track rod end slight play

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 107,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' roof lining unstuck and in view of driver (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front top suspension joint and track rod end slight play

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,855 miles

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

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,360 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,726 miles

lens missing nearside repeater

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,722 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 84,718 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,451 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008
Fail 27 Mar 2008 52,286 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,895 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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J30 BSH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 J30 BSH, 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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J30 BSH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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