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BG52 VYC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 VYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,855 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,615 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 107,615 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 99,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,066 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,066 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,963 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml on

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,298 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 64,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,965 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 53,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,237 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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BG52 VYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG52 VYC, 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 BG52 VYC registered?

BG52 VYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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