MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brent to rear not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed and week (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and rusty and split at top near weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rusty and holed and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Not clipped in (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Chassis very weak and rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bolt loose on flange (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch rusty holed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both front inner arches slightly corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Flexi hose slightly inscure
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front inner arches slightly corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Flexi hose slightly inscure
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Fuel hose insecure filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ON ENGINE ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded ALL X4 (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r tyre slightly perrished in treads
o/s/r tyre low on inner edge
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r tyre slightly perrished in treads
o/s/r tyre low on inner edge
Active cornering enhancement light staying on
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Active cornering enhancement light staying on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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BG03 EBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 EBX, 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 EBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2003.
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