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BG03 DVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,821 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,719 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,278 miles

Crossmember below radiator corroded

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Crossmember below radiator corroded

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 May 2013 93,601 miles

verry rusty on underside

Pass 10 May 2012 90,915 miles

Oil leak

advise slight leal power steering box

Fail 10 May 2012 90,915 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

advise slight leal power steering box

Pass 25 May 2011 85,272 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 85,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 76,488 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 66,943 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 55,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,079 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,837 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 DVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 DVT, 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 DVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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