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BP52 BLJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Multi-colour Lpg 4552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

216,614 mi
Last recorded216,614 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 BLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,552cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 216,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 216,611 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co2 readings too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 131,089 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 128,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,163 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 121,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 116,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,547 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 111,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 106,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,899 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jun 2013 99,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 150,315 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

coolant loss around gas regulator.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 150,315 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant loss around gas regulator.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,886 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,930 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,097 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 56,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,531 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 47,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,604 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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BP52 BLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Multi-colour with a 4,552cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BP52 BLJ, 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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BP52 BLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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