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BC03 ONP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,652 mi
Last recorded178,652 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 178,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 172,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

bottom radiator cross bar corrieded

Pass 25 May 2017 167,339 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 258,579 miles

OIl leaks

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 258,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIl leaks

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 148,723 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 148,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on the inner edges

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,118 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 123,038 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,224 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 98,224 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,747 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,667 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 64,441 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,537 miles

Spare tyre defective

off side front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Sep 2007 43,992 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,222 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 ONP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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