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BC03 ONL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,565 mi
Last recorded150,565 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 ONL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 150,565 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 143,553 miles

Front brake hoses not fully secured central mount

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 143,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front front brake hoses not fully secure in central mounts

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend replacement bad low damage bonnet view effected only (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed touching spring mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 143,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front front brake hoses not fully secure in central mounts

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend replacement bad low damage bonnet view effected only (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed touching spring mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 143,330 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear and deterioration in both rear suspension arm bushes advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play wear in both front bottom ball joints advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both rear chassis sections advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 130,033 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on most parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis of which the rear sections are deteriorating the most advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,334 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,213 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,574 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,706 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,703 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,491 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,429 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 62,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,498 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,701 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,660 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 ONL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ONL, 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 ONL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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