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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB03 BZTMOT history

LB03 BZT is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,885 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 BZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 BZT was last recorded at 113,885 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,213 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,672 miles
Average per year
4,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,885 miles
  • 2025 – 112,213 miles
  • 2024 – 110,561 miles
  • 2023 – 108,469 miles
  • 2022 – 106,890 miles
  • 2020 – 103,414 miles
  • 2019 – 99,304 miles
  • 2018 – 93,830 miles
  • 2017 – 89,770 miles
  • 2016 – 84,543 miles
  • 2015 – 78,684 miles
  • 2014 – 69,545 miles
  • 2013 – 64,758 miles
  • 2012 – 58,716 miles
  • 2011 – 52,440 miles
  • 2010 – 46,491 miles
  • 2009 – 41,887 miles
  • 2008 – 32,378 miles
  • 2007 – 30,095 miles
  • 2006 – 26,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from both Diffs, gearbox, and transfer box.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,885 miles
    Test number
    452593490313
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,885 miles (+1,672)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,885 miles
    Test number
    286502351523
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,213 miles (+1,652)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,213 miles
    Test number
    678570801529
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake flex pipes has corrosion to the ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak everywhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,561 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,561 miles
    Test number
    994667376870
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaks from both Diffs, gearbox, and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,561 miles (+2,092)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,561 miles
    Test number
    163891951403
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaks from both Diffs, gearbox, and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,469 miles (+6)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,469 miles
    Test number
    965820403825
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail108,463 miles (+1,573)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,463 miles
    Test number
    169107212085
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth? (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,890 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,890 miles
    Test number
    661357707211
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,883 miles (+3,469)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,883 miles
    Test number
    331130210286
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,414 miles (+4,110)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    523082239912
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,304 miles (+5,474)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    839791382044
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leaking from offside rear axle leaking onto brake back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine some oil going into alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,830 miles
    Test number
    321750492414
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail93,830 miles (+4,060)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,830 miles
    Test number
    396427335949
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass89,770 miles (+5,227)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    975746695350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight noise from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass84,543 miles (+5,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    597540400503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass78,684 miles (+9,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    399967375044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    396529864086
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail69,545 miles (+4,787)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    405749764004
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass64,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    116165293068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,758 miles (+6,042)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    215145193061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass58,716 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    415396482091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,440 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    156802481083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear fuel filter corroded

  23. Fail52,440 miles (+5,949)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    447420381049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear fuel filter corroded

  24. Pass46,491 miles (+4,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,491 miles
    Test number
    540587980000
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass41,887 miles (+9,509)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,887 miles
    Test number
    153026489066
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake ferraule slightly corroded

  26. Pass32,378 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    153168488406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,095 miles (+4,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,095 miles
    Test number
    421152267189
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront pads worn to approx 6mm

  28. Pass26,021 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,021 miles
    Test number
    172433856159
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about LB03 BZT

Does LB03 BZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 BZT is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 BZT?
The MOT on LB03 BZT is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 BZT done?
LB03 BZT was recorded at 113,885 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,452 miles a year.
Has LB03 BZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 BZT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 BZT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 BZT find?
LB03 BZT passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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