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BG03 DWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,053 mi
Last recorded169,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 169,053 miles

Parking brake only just meets minimum standard

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 153,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 143,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Signs of leak at fuel tank

signs of leak at OSF driveshaft

Fail 11 Apr 2014 142,682 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 129,228 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 122,287 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 117,121 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,742 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 99,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front diff oil leak

fuel tanks corroded

n/s and o/s chassis slightly corroded .

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 80,061 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 72,874 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 DWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

BG03 DWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BG03 DWK safe to buy?

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