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BX03 TVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,261 mi
Last recorded177,261 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 177,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 171,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 163,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 155,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 149,260 miles

rusty under vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2017 139,633 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 129,220 miles

oil leak

rusty under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 114,135 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 114,128 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

chassis corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,527 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 102,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 91,580 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,269 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,163 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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BX03 TVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX03 TVK, 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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BX03 TVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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