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BG03 DVF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,840 mi
Last recorded100,840 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 100,840 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 100,763 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,063 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT AND REAR ferrules getting rustty (3.6.B.4d)

areas of underside getting rusty

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,101 miles

exhaust getting rusty on rear

front member under rad area rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,528 miles

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

exhaust getting rusty

front rad support x member very rusty

keep an eye on tyres for wear and small cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,640 miles

front bumper lower support x member very rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,640 miles

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

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

front bumper lower support x member very rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,454 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 88,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,429 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seats folded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,006 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,417 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,454 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 DVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVF, 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

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What year was BG03 DVF registered?

BG03 DVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BG03 DVF safe to buy?

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