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BV03 ZWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,126 mi
Last recorded113,126 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2024 113,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 111,016 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,347 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,446 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 89,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,875 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,875 miles

Fuel system component leaking water sensor (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,084 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,443 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,752 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,529 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,529 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,347 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 37,747 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,718 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 ZWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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