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T1 BFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

231,842 mi
Last recorded231,842 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 BFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 231,842 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath to chassis and mounts

Pass 15 May 2025 227,907 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underneath rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2024 224,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 224,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 220,601 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 220,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 214,718 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 214,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 209,951 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight lift

Pass 22 Jan 2020 202,957 miles

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link slight play

o/s/f anti-roll drop link ball joint gaiter perished

Fail 6 Jan 2020 202,949 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))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 186,477 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 186,477 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 174,501 miles

Slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 21 Dec 2016 169,790 miles

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

Slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 22 Dec 2015 163,197 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 159,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 159,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 155,780 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 155,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 139,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,296 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 108,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 73,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,364 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,241 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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T1 BFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T1 BFE, 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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T1 BFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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