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RG03 BTG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

228,640 mi
Last recorded228,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 BTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 228,640 miles

Body has an unsafe modification holes along nearside inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification holes along offside inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 26 May 2025 219,474 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

all welding coated in thick underseal

both rear sills suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 6 May 2024 204,418 miles

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

all welding coated in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 1 May 2024 204,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all welding coated in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 24 Nov 2022 192,465 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 190,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear sway bar connecting rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 178,441 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 178,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

high level brake light inop

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to mud

Fail 16 Nov 2020 163,529 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel insecure 1/4 panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

high level brake light inop

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to mud

Pass 4 May 2019 158,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,088 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 144,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,504 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 136,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,664 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pressure regulator slight leak

oil leak at front diff

rear step corroded

tail pipe fouling at rear body

Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,205 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 119,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,346 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 109,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 99,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 86,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 82,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 79,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 71,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 56,301 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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RG03 BTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 RG03 BTG, 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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RG03 BTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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