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BL03 FLJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,276 mi
Last recorded142,276 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 142,276 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 136,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 136,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no exhaust boxes (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,653 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 124,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 117,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 117,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested nearside rear wheel bearing excessive play. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,803 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 108,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

oil leak

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

coolant below minimum(leak)

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,087 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in off side rear upper light lense

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

active suspension pipes corroded at rear

engine management warning light on

exhaust cats loose

exhaust system corroded but not leaks

rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Sep 2012 102,564 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

active suspension pipes at rear corroded

engine management warning light on

exhaust cats loose

exhaust system corroded

lpg tank corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Aug 2012 102,355 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,592 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s n/s side running panels corroded and holed to excess

o/s rear link arm broken

Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s n/s side running panels corroded and holed to excess

o/s rear link arm broken

Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

chassis showing signs of corrosion not holed

o/s n/s side steps corroded and holed to excess

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,200 miles

n/s rear child seat fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2007 66,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,837 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 FLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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