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BG03 DKX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

220,429 mi
Last recorded220,429 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 220,429 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 216,462 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 178,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 177,744 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint in axle (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play ball joint in axle (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,057 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 154,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasiss rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 137,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

rear fuel filter damp

Pass 17 Feb 2014 126,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 114,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,407 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 30,469 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DKX, 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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What year was BG03 DKX registered?

BG03 DKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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