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BL03 FKD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

211,597 mi
Last recorded211,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 211,597 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 205,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 199,431 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 191,025 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

engine light on

Fail 24 Nov 2016 191,022 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 179,335 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SMEARING AND NOISY OPERATION.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 169,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 147,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 126,649 miles

Oil leak around automatic gearbox pipes

Slight corrosion at rear brake pipes

Slight lift at front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Slight oil leak around front differential

Fail 5 Sep 2011 126,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp illuminated

Oil leak around automatic gearbox pipes

Slight corrosion at rear brake pipes

Slight lift at front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Slight oil leak around front differential

Pass 8 Feb 2011 115,039 miles

FRONT SIDE LAMP BULBS STARTING TO DULL SLIGHTLY.

FRONT TYRES RUN CLOSE TO HUB ASSEMBLIES.

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SLIGHT LIFT AT NEARSIDE TRACK-ROD END.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND TRANSMISSION.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,646 miles

engine and oil transmission leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,892 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,885 miles

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

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,779 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,358 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 FKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FKD, 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 FKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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