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BT03 NZW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,923 mi
Last recorded168,923 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 168,923 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 168,303 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 168,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,298 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel bearing worn

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/r brake back plate poor condition

rear suspention pipes poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2015 145,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel bearing worn

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r brake back plate poor condition

rear suspention pipes poor condition

Pass 14 May 2014 137,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f + o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs back plates poor condition

Fail 8 May 2014 137,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f + o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs back plates poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 122,954 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 118,217 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake back plate slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 109,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 109,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,069 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 NZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

BT03 NZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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