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BV03 ZVS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,444 mi
Last recorded194,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 194,444 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower UJ. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis heavily corroded in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 194,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At shock absorber mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed at cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower UJ. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis heavily corroded in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 177,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis leg by radius arm mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis leg by radius arm mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering shaft UJ worn.

Fail 29 Jun 2022 177,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Vacuum pump lower pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Air suspension light on.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis leg by radius arm mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis leg by radius arm mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering shaft UJ worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2021 161,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 161,018 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting corroded and broken off chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs corroded and starting to split (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 142,814 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 128,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,509 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,507 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak from output seal (2.2.D.2e)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie bar ends worn (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,580 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,580 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,748 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,520 miles

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

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

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

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

under body rust wide sperd

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,722 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,893 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 22,653 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 ZVS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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