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BV03 ZWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,226 mi
Last recorded144,226 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 133,649 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,115 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 123,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,932 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 123,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,092 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,097 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

various brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 82,550 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,256 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 ZWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZWZ, 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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What year was BV03 ZWZ registered?

BV03 ZWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 ZWZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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