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BD03 LTJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,001 mi
Last recorded181,001 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 181,001 miles

rear chassis rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2020 180,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated possible hub oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around air shock and by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering feels slightly notchy

Pass 12 Mar 2019 174,697 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 174,697 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 168,357 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 168,199 miles

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

nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 160,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 160,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 152,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 136,311 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 126,012 miles

wiper blade do not self park

Fail 7 Dec 2013 125,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

wiper blade do not self park

Fail 8 Dec 2012 117,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front wipers do not self park

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight oil leak from front axle diff

Pass 8 Dec 2012 117,585 miles

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

front wipers do not self park

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight oil leak from front axle diff

Pass 21 Nov 2011 103,753 miles

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

nearside rear corner bumper trim missing

slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,783 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 94,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,294 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 80,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

for emissions. engin would not reach 80c

Pass 23 May 2008 60,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,738 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

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 LTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD03 LTJ, 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 LTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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