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BW03 SUH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 SUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 121,171 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,626 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 111,887 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 107,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight bind in rear off side brake

wall cracking on all 4 tyres

Fail 25 May 2021 107,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight bind in rear off side brake

wall cracking on all 4 tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,493 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,802 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Minor damage to front number plate

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,800 miles

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

Centre stop lamp inop

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Minor damage to front number plate

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,600 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,600 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 5 Apr 2016 77,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,379 miles

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

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

slight brake binding on n/s/r

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,379 miles

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

slight brake binding on n/s/r

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Apr 2012 58,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,318 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,249 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 49,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,604 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 SUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BW03 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

BW03 SUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 SUH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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