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BD03 LXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,969 mi
Last recorded210,969 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 210,969 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 210,959 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine somewhere (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm end of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 160,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,035 miles

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 145,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 136,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 136,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,678 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 106,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,779 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,040 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 LXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

BD03 LXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 LXC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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