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BV03 WSZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,799 mi
Last recorded135,799 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 135,799 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corrided

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corrided

Fail 16 Apr 2021 135,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corrided

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corrided

Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 120,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,367 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 116,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 111,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 111,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,848 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 106,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,989 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 97,989 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake warning lamp on

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

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

coolant low

Pass 5 Jun 2012 85,799 miles

N/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 30 May 2012 85,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/S REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 19 May 2011 81,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 126,412 miles

O/S FRONT BUMPSTOP MISSING

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,618 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2009 74,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,259 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 74,259 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,785 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 67,784 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,753 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 53,753 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BV03 WSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV03 WSZ, 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 BV03 WSZ registered?

BV03 WSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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