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BT03 LSU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,440 mi
Last recorded194,440 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 194,440 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake pedal went hard during brake test . (1.1.3 (e))

Front lower arm bump stop supports loose/rusty plates

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm support bushes to chassis rails marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm support bushes to chassis rails marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis rails showing age related wear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 188,372 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 187,680 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 181,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 177,610 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 173,598 miles

Oil leak ()

all bump stops in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2016 166,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D shape (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2016 166,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**signs that fuel regulator has been leaking but not leaking time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D shape (2.4.G.2)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

front cylinder head oil seal lose

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2015 155,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust box has a slight leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 145,405 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake pads look 3/4 worn

nearside front tyre close to limit and side wall in poor condition

rear silencer exhaust rubber starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2013 136,527 miles

Advise coolant level is low

Advise engine oil leak

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 136,527 miles

Advise coolant level is low

Advise engine oil leak

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 129,576 miles

engine oil leak .

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 125,624 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 112,739 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 99,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 79,382 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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BT03 LSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT03 LSU, 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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What year was BT03 LSU registered?

BT03 LSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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