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CE03 BCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

155,801 mi
Last recorded155,801 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 BCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 155,801 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 155,801 miles

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 154,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 150,915 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 150,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer half shaft seal excessively leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2019 148,848 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 148,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 148,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component leaking Both side suspension air bags (5.3.5 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 146,630 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

REAR SUSPENSION SLOW TO GO UP

Fail 10 Jun 2016 146,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

REAR SUSPENSION SLOW TO GO UP

Pass 22 Jun 2015 132,194 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

nearside headlight loose

Fail 19 Jun 2015 132,179 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,688 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,651 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/f running board loose

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,223 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE PLUS OFFSIDE OUTER FOOT STEPS CORRODED AND HOLED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Fail 5 Jun 2013 98,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE PLUS OFFSIDE OUTER FOOT STEPS CORRODED AND HOLED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,123 miles

front and rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,123 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,669 miles

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

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

eye level stop light out

Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,669 miles

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

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

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

eye level stop light out

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,027 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,377 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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CE03 BCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CE03 BCZ, 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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CE03 BCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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