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BG03 DWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,049 mi
Last recorded199,049 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2024 199,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Pan-hard rod mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 198,188 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 198,138 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle central locking fault (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 195,012 miles

Corrosion noted to rear suspension pipes

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis - not seriously affecting strength (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis - not seriously affecting strength (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 195,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion noted to rear suspension pipes

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis - not seriously affecting strength (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis - not seriously affecting strength (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 187,394 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded and broken - system still supported.

Corrosion noted to rear suspension pipes

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear bump stops missing and brackets corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 187,181 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust bracket corroded and broken - system still supported.

Corrosion noted to rear suspension pipes

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear bump stops missing and brackets corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 179,042 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind air bag (2.4.A.3)

Offside Coolant leak side of engine above manifold ()

Offside Rear ACE unit leaking

Offside screen damage in zone A, not seriously affecting drivers view at time of test

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 171,667 miles

both lpg tanks corroded slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2015 171,664 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)

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

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

both lpg tanks corroded slightly

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 166,501 miles

engine management warning lamp on

oil leak fron transmission

oil leak near engine

Fail 3 Dec 2014 166,501 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

oil leak fron transmission

oil leak near engine

Pass 5 Dec 2013 162,438 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on during test

screen damage to offside not in drivers view

Fail 5 Dec 2013 162,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management warning lamp on during test

screen damage to offside not in drivers view

Pass 10 Dec 2012 155,624 miles

Engine management warning lamp on during test

Screen has damage within zone a but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 10 Dec 2012 155,624 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine management warning lamp on during test

Screen has damage within zone a but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Nov 2011 145,022 miles

Front brake pads excessively worn.

Rear brake discs corroded,surfaces in poor condition.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 145,022 miles

Front brake pads excessively worn.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake discs corroded,surfaces in poor condition.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 134,052 miles

Both Rear Tyres Low Tread & Both Front Tyres Becoming Low On Tread.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 121,804 miles

o/s/rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Dec 2009 121,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 112,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 90,975 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,992 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 DWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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