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BV53 WBZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,644 mi
Last recorded192,644 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 192,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 187,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 182,329 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 172,212 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support bracket corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 162,200 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 162,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 151,697 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 141,365 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 141,365 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 131,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,883 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,335 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,571 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 89,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,622 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 88,622 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,410 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 54,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

High level brake light not working

O/S/R hub bearing leaking oil

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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BV53 WBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV53 WBZ, 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 BV53 WBZ registered?

BV53 WBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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