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BV03 YGL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,175 mi
Last recorded158,175 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 YGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 158,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 150,851 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,148 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,869 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose SPRAY SUPPRESSOR HELD ON WITH ZIP TIE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 129,857 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from transmission TRANS FAIR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn CENTRE REAR BUSH MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected BROKEN OFF HANGING FREE (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose SPRAY SUPPRESSOR HELD ON WITH ZIP TIE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP/ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,253 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 121,822 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,820 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 95,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,571 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,562 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,398 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 84,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 77,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,670 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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BV03 YGL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV03 YGL, 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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BV03 YGL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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