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BG03 DTV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,782 mi
Last recorded134,782 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 134,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,868 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion bumper support (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,185 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 124,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 112,755 miles

Child seats fitted NSR, OSR

Play in right hand end of steering drag link

nearside headlamp washer losing water

Fail 22 Oct 2015 112,755 miles

Child seats fitted NSR, OSR

Fuel system component leaking filter sensor (7.2.3)

Play in right hand end of steering drag link

nearside headlamp washer losing water

Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,370 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 12 Nov 2014 102,360 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,459 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,156 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Fail 3 Oct 2011 84,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,958 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,465 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 54,465 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,690 miles

Offside Rear 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 DTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

BG03 DTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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