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BD03 LTX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,689 mi
Last recorded128,689 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 128,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 128,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking ram (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 121,540 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 121,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,437 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,948 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 106,947 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,630 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 86,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm at front of car (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking fluid on brake pads (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,769 miles

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,266 miles

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

Signs of oil leaking at O/S/R hub around caliper area

Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,266 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Signs of oil leaking at O/S/R hub around caliper area

Pass 22 Feb 2014 66,336 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 66,336 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,105 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,692 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,936 miles

Front brake disc are worn low

Fail 10 Aug 2010 45,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc are worn low

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,245 miles

Nearside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,595 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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BD03 LTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LTX, 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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What year was BD03 LTX registered?

BD03 LTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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