MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear chassis rusty
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
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded
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)
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)
slight engine oil leak
wiper blade do not self park
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
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
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
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
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
for emissions. engin would not reach 80c
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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