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DV03 BNB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

277,945 mi
Last recorded277,945 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 277,945 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 277,945 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 253,563 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 253,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 239,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 28 Apr 2011 239,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 19 Apr 2010 205,226 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 205,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 176,203 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 176,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

traction control ligt/hill desent light/and handbrake warning lights on

Pass 28 Apr 2008 147,344 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 147,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 116,651 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 116,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 86,606 miles

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate but can still be read clearly

small cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre but not in excess of thr requirements.

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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DV03 BNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 DV03 BNB, 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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DV03 BNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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