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WV03 BXE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

138,230 mi
Last recorded138,230 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 BXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 138,230 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 138,230 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 130,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 118,366 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded, but not yet excessive.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 118,366 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded, but not yet excessive.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,124 miles

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

chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

various suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear brake hose , unable top fully inspect due to being hidden over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis legs corroded

steering box leaking slightly

underside of vehicle corroded

various suspension pipes corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 162,484 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear brake hose , unable top fully inspect due to being hidden over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis legs corroded

steering box leaking slightly

underside of vehicle corroded

various suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 91,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,546 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,300 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,798 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,008 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,257 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 52,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 43,680 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,843 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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WV03 BXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WV03 BXE, 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 WV03 BXE registered?

WV03 BXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WV03 BXE shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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