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BW03 BBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,454 mi
Last recorded161,454 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 161,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 154,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2018 154,146 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2017 144,265 miles

side steps corroded

sills covered

slight corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 24 Mar 2016 137,451 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 137,451 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 129,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,244 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 120,244 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,116 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 103,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,178 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,704 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (255/65/16 109H Michelin)

slight oil leak suspect engine top cover gasket

slight oil leak suspect transfer box leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,252 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,387 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,560 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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BW03 BBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW03 BBJ, 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 BW03 BBJ registered?

BW03 BBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 BBJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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