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BD03 VFC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,659 mi
Last recorded125,659 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 125,659 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody chassis areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,876 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 122,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 113,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 110,877 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 102,833 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 86,263 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2009 74,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 74,025 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 62,174 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 May 2007 52,255 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 52,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 42,960 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight 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 VFC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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