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BL03 FKC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,564 mi
Last recorded120,564 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 120,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2020
Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 111,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,200 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 103,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,014 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 94,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,975 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 87,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,036 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak coming from steering box

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,063 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deform and wearing low

slight oil on steering box

very slight play in n/s track rod end and rubber starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,735 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,590 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 32,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,366 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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BL03 FKC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL03 FKC, 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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BL03 FKC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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