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BD03 LXR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,826 mi
Last recorded169,826 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 169,826 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both n/sand o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

water in both n/s and o/s rear light units

Pass 19 Oct 2020 161,358 miles

Images weak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 155,382 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox transfer unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 155,382 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine whole bottom half of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox transfer unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 143,610 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 143,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 132,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,713 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 97,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,663 miles

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 91,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,063 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 May 2011 85,029 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 85,029 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,057 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,380 miles

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

FRONT DIFF. PINION SILL WEAPING SLIGHTLY.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,893 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 LXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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