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AV03 BWU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,257 mi
Last recorded123,257 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,257 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

headlights have aim diverters stuck on them but not affecting aims

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2014 123,255 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear bump stops missing

coolant and oil levels low

headlights have aim diverters stuck on them but not affecting aims

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 107,881 miles

Nearside rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside rear brake dust shield missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,881 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside rear brake dust shield missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 100,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,354 miles

Nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 93,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,522 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,539 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,738 miles

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

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 BWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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