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BT03 NZJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,677 mi
Last recorded130,677 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 130,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2014 130,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 120,830 miles

Slight play in nearside front. Rear track rod end.

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2013 120,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front. Rear track rod end.

slight seepage from steering box

Pass 31 May 2012 108,743 miles

Correctly spaces registration plates fitted over incorrect ones

Fluid leak from steering box pinion shaft seal.

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

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 22 May 2012 108,443 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Correctly spaces registration plates fitted over incorrect ones

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and Offside rear bump stops missing

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2011 96,187 miles

brake pipes front to back corroding

rear tyres wearing on edges & surface cracks on side walls

Fail 23 May 2011 96,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pipes front to back corroding

rear tyres wearing on edges & surface cracks on side walls

Pass 24 May 2010 85,288 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 85,288 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,901 miles

Slight play in n/side drag link end. N/side front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,561 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,676 miles

brake pads getting low

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 NZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

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

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