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BT03 LWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,339 mi
Last recorded170,339 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 170,339 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

n/s foglamp showing white light

rear diff leaking

Pass 31 May 2019 157,282 miles

chassis light corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 157,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

chassis light corrosion

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,828 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Fail 15 Jan 2018 151,828 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 22 Dec 2016 146,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2016 146,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake drum contaminated by oil park brake (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 140,017 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,675 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 123,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,065 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 115,977 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,195 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 105,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 101,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,098 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 92,033 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 80,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 71,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 62,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 43,411 miles

exhaust sillencer or catalyst rattle

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 LWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT03 LWA, 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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BT03 LWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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