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BT03 LWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,930 mi
Last recorded205,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 205,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 202,360 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 202,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 199,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 199,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 197,036 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 197,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 188,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 171,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 141,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 158,162 miles

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 1 Jul 2013 137,263 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 137,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 124,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 117,842 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

slight play in track rod end ball joints

Fail 15 Jun 2010 117,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

slight play in track rod end ball joints

Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,361 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 103,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,817 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT AND BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1,6mm

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING LOW

Fail 1 Oct 2008 95,817 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT AND BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1,6mm

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING LOW

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 96,675 miles

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,487 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1,6mm

Pass 25 May 2006 31,149 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 LWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

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

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