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BT03 LWH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,974 mi
Last recorded186,974 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 186,974 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2023 186,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2021 185,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,876 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 182,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 178,785 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 178,768 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 173,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis is heavily corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 12 Feb 2018 173,786 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis is heavily corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2017 170,210 miles

Both rear sections of brake pipes (Nearside and offside) corroding.

Offside front suspension lower swivel gaiter splitting.

Oil leaks.

Rear brake pads are worn very low. (See Offside rear outer).

Rear chassis rails and cross member corroding.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 170,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel running down back of engine. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear sections of brake pipes (Nearside and offside) corroding.

Offside front suspension lower swivel gaiter splitting.

Oil leaks.

Rear brake pads are worn very low. (See Offside rear outer).

Rear chassis rails and cross member corroding.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 163,129 miles

Brake Hoses Perished

Brake pipes showing signs of rust

Oil Leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 163,128 miles

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

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

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

Brake Hoses Perished

Brake pipes showing signs of rust

Oil Leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 157,162 miles

both sides rear metal brake pipes above rear axle corroded

movement in nearside front track rod end

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 149,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 136,674 miles

movement in steering arm ball joints

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2011 127,272 miles

center stop light inop

front diff and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 25 Nov 2011 127,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center stop light inop

child seat fitted neaside rear

front diff and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2010 114,922 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 182,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 104,139 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,658 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 65,956 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 65,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BT03 LWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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