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BT03 OCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,575 mi
Last recorded94,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,575 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,575 miles

Central Outer Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision nearside (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Outer Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision offside (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

deep cracking in all four road tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,264 miles

Oil leak ()

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

all four road tyres have deep cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

all four road tyres have deep cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,985 miles

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

oil leaks

rear tyres starting to crack

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,985 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

rear tyres starting to crack

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,419 miles

oil leaks

under trays ; engine covers

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,468 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,766 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,990 miles

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

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 OCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OCZ, 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 OCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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