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BL03 FHN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,657 mi
Last recorded146,657 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 146,657 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 134,973 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 134,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 125,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 123,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing becoming noisy

Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 120,988 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 120,988 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

slight play in watts linkage centre bush.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,906 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 118,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 111,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 99,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,957 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 59,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,439 miles

Nearside 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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BL03 FHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL03 FHN, 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 BL03 FHN registered?

BL03 FHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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