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BG03 EBP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,742 mi
Last recorded137,742 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,742 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 137,742 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r by tow hitch mounting areaas marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced each side of rear shock mounting as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise o/s/f washer jet needs attention

Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,940 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 135,817 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

Offside 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 slight play in steering box drop arm balljoint

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 133,002 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 133,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 126,689 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,744 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 121,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2013 113,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 105,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear light lenses broken

Fail 3 Jan 2012 105,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear light lense broken

t/c light illuminated on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,786 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 90,584 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 90,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,525 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 81,500 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,363 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 69,363 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 47,841 miles

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

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 EBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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