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BP52 GKG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,915 mi
Last recorded81,915 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 GKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion Around body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

L.P.G tank heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Around body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horns insecure

Hydrogen tank heavily corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

Under bonnet fuse box insecure

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,905 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust corroded and internals of cat rattling

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

LPG tank heavily corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 81,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 76,737 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,403 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 65,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,163 miles

both front tyres slightly distorted

Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,163 miles

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)

both front tyres slightly distorted

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 2,818 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 2,816 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)

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 GKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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