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BV03 ZZG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,878 mi
Last recorded142,878 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 142,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides in various places chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides in various places chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides chassis rails (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 134,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,128 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,941 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,540 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 131,607 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 128,738 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 127,672 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 127,603 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 122,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,167 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,843 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 105,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 105,945 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 103,327 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 103,327 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,214 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 98,214 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,101 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 90,022 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,383 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 ZZG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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