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BG03 DWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

209,753 mi
Last recorded209,753 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 209,753 miles

Nearside Front inner wing to bulk head

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2023 209,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing to bulk head

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 209,737 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 205,387 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 199,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 195,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 189,060 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 181,310 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 175,507 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

engine oil leak.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 23 May 2017 175,507 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

engine oil leak.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 31 May 2016 168,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 168,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 160,003 miles

long handbrake lever travel

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2015 159,995 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

long handbrake lever travel

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2014 148,080 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 137,250 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

Pass 16 May 2012 128,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2011 119,858 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 93,706 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,706 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 82,708 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 82,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 DWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DWF, 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 DWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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