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BG03 DHU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 89,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion moderate (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,664 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,262 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine light

Fail 9 Oct 2015 72,262 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

engine light

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,203 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

engine light

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,326 miles

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

engine light

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 43,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,759 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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BG03 DHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DHU, 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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BG03 DHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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