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BC05 UBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,483 mi
Last recorded172,483 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 UBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2021 172,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 168,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 136,846 miles

n/s/r hub seal has slight leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 120,693 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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BC05 UBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC05 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 UBJ registered?

BC05 UBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BC05 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 UBJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC05 UBJ have outstanding finance?

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