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BL03 FKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,160 mi
Last recorded190,160 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 190,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 189,208 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 181,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 177,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 167,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 156,036 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 140,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 140,539 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 131,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 131,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 122,478 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 112,764 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 97,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 97,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 81,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 67,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,430 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 56,430 miles

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

borth rear tyres rotation is wrong way

water in o/s/r lamp

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 FKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

BL03 FKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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