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BG03 DFV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,927 mi
Last recorded100,927 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 100,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,311 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 87,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,066 miles

tread depth on nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal minimum in centre of tread

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,077 miles

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

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

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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BG03 DFV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG03 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG03 DFV?

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What year was BG03 DFV registered?

BG03 DFV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BG03 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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