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BD03 VDP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

263,624 mi
Last recorded263,624 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 263,624 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel Pressure Regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross Member Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 160,360 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 155,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Fuel Tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Fuel Tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Center Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 148,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Area Around Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 143,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front Cross Member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 138,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion around front towing eye

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 23 May 2017 138,992 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion around front towing eye

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 27 May 2015 138,205 miles

corrosion to chassis/previous weld repairs/undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2012 134,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 122,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 122,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 110,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 87,028 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 87,028 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 69,692 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 69,692 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 VDP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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