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BV03 YHC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,458 mi
Last recorded176,458 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 YHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 176,458 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 170,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 165,243 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, rearward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, forward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 165,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On top of chassis, apart of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Not able to adjust, adjusters not working. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going across chassis from offside to nearside, apart of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower radiator support bar deteriorated by corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 156,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 142,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,902 miles

Front slight play in steering arm..

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,369 miles

Front lower bumper support corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 111,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,020 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 80,372 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,341 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,586 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,235 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 YHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel 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 BV03 YHC, 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 YHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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