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BF03 AEE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,481 mi
Last recorded59,481 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 AEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 59,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,477 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,296 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,331 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber missing but does have metal grips on it

very dry underbody and requires wax or oil

Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,331 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

brake pedal rubber missing but does have metal grips on it

very dry underbody and requires wax or oil

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,950 miles

Dry Underbody requires waxoil

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

Oil leak

n/s/r level sensorrod broke. Temp repair done

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,625 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,422 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 37,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,892 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 24,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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BF03 AEE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF03 AEE, 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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BF03 AEE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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