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BT03 NZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,029 mi
Last recorded237,029 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 NZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 237,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 236,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 235,312 miles

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

emmisions close to limits

handbrake lever would benefit adjustment

Fail 25 Jan 2020 235,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

emmisions close to limits

handbrake lever would benefit adjustment

Pass 4 Jan 2019 229,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 220,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 220,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 213,579 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 205,755 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 205,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 192,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 181,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 169,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 158,806 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 147,847 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 147,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 137,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 121,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 108,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 96,596 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 NZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

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

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