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V90 BAM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,562 mi
Last recorded108,562 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 BAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 108,562 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 106,435 miles

under the vehicle is cover in underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2023 100,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 95,358 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 95,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,718 miles

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

REAR CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED.

STEERING BALL JOINT ON DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,774 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil level slightly high

rear step deteriorated, return absorber detached

Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,839 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 81,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,885 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,835 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER HOUSING (7.2.3)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,031 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyre's perished/aged

offside rear tyre perished/aged

Fail 20 Oct 2014

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyre's perished/aged

offside rear tyre perished/aged

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,648 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,471 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,784 miles

front discs starting to lipp

Fail 23 Oct 2010 56,775 miles

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

front discs starting to lipp

Pass 17 Oct 2009 52,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 49,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,778 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,540 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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V90 BAM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V90 BAM, 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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What year was V90 BAM registered?

V90 BAM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for V90 BAM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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