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BG03 DVU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,217 mi
Last recorded139,217 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 139,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 135,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 131,067 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 131,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 127,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,216 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 121,061 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 121,061 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,134 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,078 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 31 May 2011 94,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 75,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 64,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 64,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,227 miles

near side front ball joint slight play

stud and nut missing from off side exhaust manifold to down pipe (not blowing)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,846 miles

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

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 DVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DVU, 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 DVU registered?

BG03 DVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is BG03 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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