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DC03 BTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,550 mi
Last recorded177,550 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 BTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 177,550 miles

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 173,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2021 167,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 160,508 miles

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

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 150,263 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

covered in thick mud underneath

evidence of some corrosion underneath but visibility limited due to heavy mud

modified for off road use

Pass 7 Aug 2018 137,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 128,688 miles

both rear bump stops missing

both rear chassis fracturing and showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen effectively.

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 120,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 115,557 miles

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

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

Slight leak on steering box.

Front bumper is damage.N.S.F.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 115,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Slight leak on steering box.

Front bumper is damage.N.S.F.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 104,438 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,356 miles

boot wont open

Fail 20 Dec 2012 99,356 miles

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

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

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

boot wont open

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,522 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Dec 2011 93,518 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2010 87,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 63,624 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,624 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,414 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,228 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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DC03 BTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DC03 BTF, 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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DC03 BTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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