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BV03 ZYG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

202,864 mi
Last recorded202,864 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 202,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 197,479 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 4 Jun 2019 197,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2018 193,308 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 187,914 miles

brake ferrules starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2016 178,075 miles

Anti-Roll Control Warning Light Illuminated

Chassis Generally Corroded

Lower Radiator Panel Corroded

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine Oil Leak ()

Oil leak Gearbox Oil Leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 178,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump mounting (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire exposed (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak transfer box ()

chassis has heavy corrosion

radiator support panel heavily corroded

suspension fault light is on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 171,729 miles

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

both front inner wings corroded

chassis general corrosion

offside rear brake back plate heavily corroded

radiator support panel heavily corroded and holed

suspension fault light is on

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 163,081 miles

chassis corroded rear

fuel filter heavlly corroded

n/s/rear bump stop missing

n/s/rear link ball joint slight play

o/s/front bump stop missing

radiator lower support panel in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2013 143,849 miles

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

radiator support panel heavily corroded and holed

Fail 3 Apr 2013 143,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

radiator support panel heavily corroded and holed

Pass 22 Mar 2012 126,351 miles

(!) warning light is on

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

front discs worn

front shocker lower bushes in poor condition

offside rear hub seal leaking

radiator support panel heavily corroded and holed

rear diff pinion seal leaking

rear pads low

slight pulsating from brakes

Fail 12 Mar 2012 126,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(!) warning light is on

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

front shocker lower bushes in poor condition

radiator support panel heavily corroded and holed

slight pulsating from brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,741 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 108,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,079 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 11 Mar 2010 91,077 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight pulsating from brakes on road

Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,339 miles

slight pulsating from brakes on road

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,877 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 41,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,120 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 ZYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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