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BC03 BXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

201,040 mi
Last recorded201,040 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 201,040 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Center pipe to Rear pipe joint corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arms by rear axle have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 200,907 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Center pipe to Rear pipe joint corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arms by rear axle have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stop chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 177,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 177,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 157,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 157,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 144,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 137,924 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,918 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 136,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,460 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 129,283 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,976 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 120,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,717 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,034 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,095 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 86,355 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

transferbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,355 miles

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

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

transferbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,252 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 70,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,514 miles

stone chip in front windscreen, n/s

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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BC03 BXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BC03 BXU, 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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BC03 BXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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