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LC03 BVL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,529 mi
Last recorded153,529 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 BVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 153,529 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shockabsorber mounting area / Rear chassis members / Nearside rear bump stop mounting &c.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 150,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 148,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box damaged / slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 146,426 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2022 146,423 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,703 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 137,785 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 135,563 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing panel excessively corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing panel excessively corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 135,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing panel excessively corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wing panel excessively corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside front shocks (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion from centre to rear of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 129,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside front shocks (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion from centre to rear of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,097 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 125,097 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 121,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,591 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 112,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 112,775 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 104,303 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine oil leak

slight oil leak on transfer box

Fail 16 May 2012 104,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leak

slight oil leak on transfer box

Pass 10 May 2011 94,311 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2011 94,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 77,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 66,946 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 53,178 miles

all tyres near wear marks

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,402 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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LC03 BVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LC03 BVL, 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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LC03 BVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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