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BV03 ZYE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,280 mi
Last recorded200,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 200,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 195,304 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 187,560 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 134,650 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 125,264 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 125,237 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,331 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 103,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness to transfer box

front diff leak

Pass 23 May 2007 48,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,958 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 ZYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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