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BF03 DBU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 166,675 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

all underbody Heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Dec 2022 166,675 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

all underbody Heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2021 164,020 miles

ALL CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL Restricting view of testable items

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 158,176 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 242,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 242,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 139,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 131,419 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 122,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 115,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 113,528 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 113,525 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r fog lamp lense broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,767 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 91,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,206 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 33,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,988 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 26,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,373 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 16,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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 DBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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