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BT03 OBN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,155 mi
Last recorded171,155 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 OBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 171,155 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component front box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 166,511 miles

slight oil leak at steering box

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2018 166,511 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak at steering box

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2017 161,277 miles

slight leak at steering box

Fail 28 Mar 2017 161,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

leak at steering box rear view mirror cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2017 161,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

leak at steering box rear view mirror cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 155,875 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 155,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing AND CLUTCH PEDAL (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 147,916 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 147,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,543 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 138,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 129,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 112,948 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 112,948 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,177 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 79,980 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,384 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,508 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 OBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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