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BC03 OMH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,400 mi
Last recorded144,400 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 144,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,711 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 141,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,288 miles

exhaust centre section has exhaust blow

front axle leaking at o/s hub area

front shock bushes perished

hard brake pipes front to rear corroded

heavy oil leak from engine

heavy oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Aug 2014 134,621 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust blow centre joint

front discs worn

front pads worn low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

heavy oil leaks

Fail 5 Aug 2014 134,617 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

exhaust blow centre joint

front discs worn

front pads worn low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

heavy oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2013 128,820 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 124,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above chassis and within plastic tubing.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 121,500 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

slight leak o/s/r hub seal

unable to test brake pipes where routed above chassis

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 27 Apr 2010 121,500 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

slight leak o/s/r hub seal

unable to test brake pipes where routed above chassis

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 21 May 2009 110,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside front drive shaft has a slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2009 110,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside front drive shaft has a slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,735 miles

os reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,255 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,877 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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BC03 OMH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC03 OMH, 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 OMH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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