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AV03 BXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,909 mi
Last recorded113,909 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 113,909 miles

Emissions not tested suspect gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 111,396 miles

Offside side /step

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 111,395 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front glass /lens damage

Offside Front glass /lens damage

Offside side /step

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 105,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front coil spring cups have surface corrosion

both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished 255/55/18

chassis has patches of surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,075 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear discs corroded

both front coil spring cups have surface corrosion

both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished 255/55/18

chassis has patches of surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front flood lights damaged

complete chassis has surface corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 patches (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front flood lights damaged

complete chassis has surface corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,634 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,744 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 95,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,660 miles

both front tyres close to limit

engine managment light on

faulty central locking

oil leeks from engine

Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,607 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to limit

engine managment light on

faulty central locking

oil leeks from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2011 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,776 miles

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,391 miles

cap missing from power steering tank

slight brake judder

Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,391 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

cap missing from power steering tank

slight brake judder

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,643 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 47,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,321 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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AV03 BXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BXH, 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 BXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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