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BG03 EBV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 106,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,083 miles

Both sides front wiper blades split

Front radiator support bracket badly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 86,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 81,013 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Hub Seal Has slight leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,006 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,262 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,416 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,686 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 EBV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

BG03 EBV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is BG03 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 EBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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