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BG03 DZZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,053 mi
Last recorded138,053 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,053 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/f headlight slightly insecure

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 125,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 114,833 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,985 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen ok

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,244 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 93,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,343 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,758 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 79,758 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 78,275 miles

All underbody metal work corroded

Oil leak

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 17 Oct 2009 78,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

All underbody metal work corroded

Oil leak

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,027 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,787 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 DZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 DZZ registered?

BG03 DZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is BG03 DZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DZZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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