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BP52 BLN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,442 mi
Last recorded78,442 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 BLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front crossbar behind front bumper corroded

underside of vehicle has a thick layer of underseal covering most components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,137 miles

Offside Front Adjustable roll bar system leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,278 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Adjustable roll bar system leaking

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pads tight in caliper

Oil leak

Vehicle anti body roll pipes corroded and burst ( warning light on dash lit)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,987 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,746 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,746 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,059 miles

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

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 leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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 leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,333 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,333 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 46,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,225 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,342 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 37,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 BLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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