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RL03 BES

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,743 mi
Last recorded140,743 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 BES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 140,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 136,118 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 127,859 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,970 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 27 Oct 2021 126,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,536 miles

oil leak around engine

Pass 28 Oct 2019 118,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 114,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 107,382 miles

Rear height sensor arms perished/split at rubber fixings

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,938 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,945 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 91,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 77,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 69,788 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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RL03 BES is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 RL03 BES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL03 BES registered?

RL03 BES is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is RL03 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 BES shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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