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BG53 RMX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,507 mi
Last recorded124,507 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 RMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,507 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded by abs mount

Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner wing corroded by abs mount

Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,713 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,713 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,545 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti-rollbar hydraulic pipes corroded and leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2014 115,543 miles

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

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 105,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 99,645 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 99,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 93,771 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,443 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 87,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 81,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 73,570 miles

Oil leak

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

needs brake pipes cleaning & greasing & oil spraying under body

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,591 miles

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

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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BG53 RMX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG53 RMX, 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 BG53 RMX registered?

BG53 RMX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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