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BD03 LPK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,690 mi
Last recorded170,690 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 170,690 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 148,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 148,946 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 139,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,469 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 111,971 miles

brake pipes painted obscuring inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2016 107,482 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,149 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 105,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 103,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,146 miles

offside front wheel bearing noise

small amount of play in front wheels

Fail 21 Feb 2014 100,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wheel bearing noise

small amount of play in front wheels

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,968 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 79,962 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BD03 LPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD03 LPK, 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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BD03 LPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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