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BD03 LVF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 127,065 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,245 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drag bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 118,415 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,514 miles

under covers fitted obscurin some parts

Fail 24 Jul 2020 106,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system from flexie (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscurin some parts

Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,380 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,692 miles

Nearside Front and rear flexie brake hoses fferyls corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,526 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 81,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,168 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 50,168 miles

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

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 LVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

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

Is BD03 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 LVF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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