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BU51 HWS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,961 mi
Last recorded163,961 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 163,961 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 163,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 155,309 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2020 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule chassis to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 142,726 miles

Central Rear Suspension accumulator leaking anti roll bar (5.3.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule chassis to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 128,111 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front and rear ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,049 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,630 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,630 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Next to tank (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,711 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,099 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,077 miles

n/s front tyre cut

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,777 miles

nsr back plate damp

main beam high

Fail 21 Oct 2009 44,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

main beam high

nsr back plate damp

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,528 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 37,542 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated and cuts

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,035 miles

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

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

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

engine managment warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,896 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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BU51 HWS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU51 HWS, 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 BU51 HWS registered?

BU51 HWS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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