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BL03 FLB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,976 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,065 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,119 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 55,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,634 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,422 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,623 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 45,376 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,371 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,720 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 FLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

BL03 FLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BL03 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FLB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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