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BD03 LUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,492 mi
Last recorded136,492 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,492 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 136,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 129,239 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 129,237 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 125,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 118,374 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 118,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 11 May 2018 112,207 miles

Offside rear mudguard bracket corroded away

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 May 2018 112,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear mudguard bracket corroded away

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,666 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,189 miles

Rear exhaust silencer joint in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,602 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brace under radiator corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 108,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brace under radiator corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,392 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 105,392 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 94,616 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 80,335 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 69,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,579 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak from offside rear hub

Pass 21 May 2007 44,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,445 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 35,445 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 LUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

BD03 LUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is BD03 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 LUE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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