2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BG03 DWD
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 129,863 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG03 DWD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 129,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG03 DWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (BG03 DWD) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BG03 DWD Mileage History
- 06/04/200629,306 mi
- 06/04/200629,306 mi
- 27/04/200738,814 mi+9,508 mi
- 25/03/200848,285 mi+9,471 mi
- 26/03/200956,470 mi+8,185 mi
- 30/03/201065,489 mi+9,019 mi
- 23/03/201174,224 mi+8,735 mi
- 23/03/201174,224 mi
- 22/03/201283,589 mi+9,365 mi
- 19/03/201391,501 mi+7,912 mi
- 19/03/201391,501 mi
- 24/03/2014100,111 mi+8,610 mi
- 20/03/2015105,556 mi+5,445 mi
- 24/03/2016108,077 mi+2,521 mi
- 08/03/2017112,195 mi+4,118 mi
- 08/03/2017112,195 mi
- 14/08/2018116,203 mi+4,008 mi
- 22/08/2018116,204 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/2019118,238 mi+2,034 mi
- 21/08/2020120,380 mi+2,142 mi
- 11/08/2021121,540 mi+1,160 mi
- 11/08/2022124,696 mi+3,156 mi
- 02/05/2023126,729 mi+2,033 mi
- 10/05/2023126,734 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/2024127,650 mi+916 mi
- 07/05/2024127,650 mi
- 23/04/2025128,529 mi+879 mi
- 07/05/2026129,863 mi+1,334 mi
Average of roughly 5,007 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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