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BG03 DLD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,297 mi
Last recorded149,297 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 149,297 miles

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

pas has slight l;eak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 149,018 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Central Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

vehicle very dry on underbody and on suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2014 148,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 140,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak by hand brake drum

Fail 6 Nov 2013 140,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak by hand brake drum

Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 122,312 miles

emissions flutuating batween pass and fail passed ta time of test

oil leak from rear diff and transfer box

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 6 Jan 2011 107,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 107,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 105,374 miles

front propshaft,rear universal joint damaged.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 103,560 miles

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

front propshaft,rear universal joint damaged.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,188 miles

front offside chassis damaged.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 91,982 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front chassis bracing member insecure.

front offside chassis damaged.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 86,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 81,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,557 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 DLD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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