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BG03 DZR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,379 mi
Last recorded144,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 144,379 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 144,377 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 140,312 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 131,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 124,800 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,978 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,616 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,512 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 DZR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

BG03 DZR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is BG03 DZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DZR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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