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AV03 BVL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

189,871 mi
Last recorded189,871 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 189,871 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 184,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle and underbody corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 180,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle and underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 175,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle and underbody corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 171,785 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and under body corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 164,771 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 158,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 148,107 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 141,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 135,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 127,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 118,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,721 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 110,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,767 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,795 miles

Both front wipers split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 87,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear diff and transfer box seals leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,105 miles

rear diff and transfer box seals leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,565 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,663 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 62,663 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV03 BVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AV03 BVL, 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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AV03 BVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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