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BL03 FMD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,697 mi
Last recorded177,697 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 177,697 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 176,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 167,281 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 167,281 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 158,498 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 149,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 138,711 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both side steps heavily corroded

general corrosion

oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 127,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 127,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear chassis legs badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 114,041 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 114,041 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily mis-shapped

Pass 15 Oct 2012 101,243 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 88,727 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,302 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,071 miles

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

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

oil leaking parking brake hub

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,038 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 FMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel 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 FMD, 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 FMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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