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BW03 SSJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,213 mi
Last recorded268,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 268,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 260,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 157,370 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 150,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 138,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,734 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 116,663 miles

condensation in nearside headlight

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front brake backing plate corroded

oil leak

rear rubber propshaft coupling cracking

uneven front brake pad wear offside worn low

Fail 7 Sep 2012 116,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

condensation in nearside headlight

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front brake backing plate corroded

oil leak

rear rubber propshaft coupling cracking

uneven front brake pad wear offside worn low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,291 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,229 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 93,229 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front stabilizer bar bush slightly worn

underside fuel system shows signs of dampness

Fail 25 Jul 2007 75,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,337 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 SSJ 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 83.3%.

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 BW03 SSJ, 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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BW03 SSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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