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BV03 ZYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,249 mi
Last recorded85,249 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,249 miles

Front prop shaft joint deteriorated

Nearside Mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,663 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 75,239 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,379 miles

Nearside wing mirror wobbley

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 73,379 miles

Nearside wing mirror wobbley

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe has gone soft (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 712,319 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 69,567 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,567 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 67,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,142 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,460 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,092 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,029 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 36,432 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,754 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 ZYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol 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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

BV03 ZYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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