MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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 ()
both lpg tanks corroded slightly
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
engine management warning lamp on
oil leak fron transmission
oil leak near engine
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine management warning lamp on
oil leak fron transmission
oil leak near engine
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
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
Engine management warning lamp on during test
Screen has damage within zone a but not affecting drivers view of the road
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
Front brake pads excessively worn.
Rear brake discs corroded,surfaces in poor condition.
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.
Both Rear Tyres Low Tread & Both Front Tyres Becoming Low On Tread.
o/s/rear bump stop missing
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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