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BD03 WPF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

220,600 mi
Last recorded220,600 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 220,600 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underside muddy

Fail 10 Aug 2024 220,600 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Underside muddy

Pass 21 Dec 2022 208,975 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 204,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 201,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 198,276 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 195,772 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 189,277 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 May 2016 183,382 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 248,079 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 161,433 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dampness of oil around steering box

no reserve travel on handbrake

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to limit at 2mm

slight play in rear panard bushes

Pass 8 May 2014 161,433 miles

dampness of oil around steering box

no reserve travel on handbrake

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to limit at 2mm

slight play in rear panard bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2013 131,156 miles

Oil leak

o/s side step damaged

steering box slightly damp with fluid

Fail 2 Apr 2013 131,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

o/s side step damaged

steering box slightly damp with fluid

Pass 12 Jan 2012 122,078 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

long hand brake travel

number plate lamp bulbs very dim

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jan 2012 122,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

long hand brake travel

number plate lamp bulbs very dim

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,509 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 104,509 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 99,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s air suspension control link rod split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 99,159 miles

Oil leak

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s air suspension control link rod split

Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,501 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 89,481 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,623 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 WPF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WPF, 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 WPF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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