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N4 BDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,000 mi
Last recorded133,000 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 BDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 133,000 miles

CHASSIS UNDERSEALED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

MODIFIED FOR OFF ROAD USE

Pass 14 Jun 2024 132,695 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 130,028 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar dampner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s chassis surface corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 127,024 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear anti roll bar dampner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion rear n/s and o/s chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2021 127,024 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear anti roll bar dampner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion rear n/s and o/s chassis

Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,007 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torque Reaction Arm Damper Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wipers Not Tested - No S/Wash

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

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear 6th & 7th Seat Belts not fully tested due to boot load

Fail 28 Feb 2019 123,006 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55 R18 109H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Torque Reaction Arm Damper Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wipers Not Tested - No S/Wash

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to Correct Level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear 6th & 7th Seat Belts not fully tested due to boot load

Pass 3 Feb 2018 114,706 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front undertrays fitted obscuring view of some componants

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush above rear action (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear prop shaft damper has light cracking

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear of chassis has general surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2017 109,511 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 109,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,313 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 91,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,303 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 76,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,242 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 69,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,351 miles

Nearside tyre outer edge cut but not showing cords

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,829 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 19 May 2007 38,951 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,926 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,208 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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N4 BDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N4 BDV, 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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N4 BDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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