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BV03 ZWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

198,333 mi
Last recorded198,333 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 198,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 197,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 192,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 185,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 174,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 163,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 153,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,722 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 134,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 124,015 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 115,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 115,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,936 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 102,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside 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)

centre stop light not working possible not connected

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,198 miles

N/S/REAR BUMP STOP SPLIT

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,392 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,532 miles

numbers on both numbers plates very closly spaced

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 ZWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 ZWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV03 ZWF?

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What year was BV03 ZWF registered?

BV03 ZWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is BV03 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 ZWF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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