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A11 BJB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,014 mi
Last recorded124,014 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 124,014 miles

Front Lower Cross member corroded and holed.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 119,922 miles

Front Lower Bolt on cross member support corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 119,922 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Rear runner frame bolt loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,749 miles

Offside Rear under arch/body mount area starting to corrode

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 117,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear under arch/body mount area starting to corrode

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 113,520 miles

Offside Rear under arch/body mount

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 113,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area around abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear under arch/body mount

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,979 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 109,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,005 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,667 miles

all rear windows tinted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,184 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,328 miles

rear discs slightly worn

slight play in steering box idler arm

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,129 miles

front discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,808 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 51,808 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,020 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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A11 BJB 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 A11 BJB, 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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A11 BJB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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