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BL03 XGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,488 mi
Last recorded87,488 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 87,488 miles

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

General corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 87,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,272 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,329 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,322 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,999 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,369 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,421 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 XGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL03 XGX registered?

BL03 XGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 XGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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