2003 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- LAND ROVER
- Year
- 2003
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 3950 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 March 2027 (282 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,771 mi
AI verdict AVOID 33/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2003 Land Rover has 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 27,771 miles. The vehicle's history shows a pattern of recurring major failures and advisories, particularly concerning brakes and engine oil, alongside a critical mileage anomaly.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Jan 2015 (55 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, indicating potential odometer fraud or a long period of inactivity.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage before Jan 2015 (55 mi/yr equivalent).
- Recurring major failures: Brakes failed in Mar 2022, with 9 related advisories.
- Recurring major failures: Emissions failed in Oct 2018, with no related advisory.
- Recurring major failures: Engine oil advisory recurring across 5 tests.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner's diligence.
- Consistent mileage trajectory post-2015, despite initial low usage.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers in the provided data.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 18/26 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | PASS | 27,771 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2007 | FAIL | 33,723 mi |
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
|
| Aug 2007 | PASS | 33,723 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2008 | PASS | 41,131 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2008 | FAIL | 41,131 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
|
| Jul 2009 | PASS | 48,054 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2009 | FAIL | 48,054 mi |
PRS Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Jul 2010 | PASS | 56,855 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre USER ENTERED Oil leak
|
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 64,687 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) PRS Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 64,687 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | FAIL | 68,481 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED O/S/F wiper blade smearing
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 68,481 mi |
ADVISORY Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED O/S/F wiper blade smearing
|
| Jan 2014 | FAIL | 80,552 mi |
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) ADVISORY Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 80,554 mi |
ADVISORY Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jan 2015 | FAIL | 80,609 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 80,609 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 94,090 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 103,945 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 107,498 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 113,880 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 117,698 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 119,763 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 120,293 mi |
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 122,085 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 129,121 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 134,537 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD03 LUB, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.