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FY03 BDF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,414 mi
Last recorded123,414 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 123,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front side windows have window tint fitted

front and rear shock-absorbers soft

minnor oil leaks

minor screen damage lower zone a (not affecting view of road)

Fail 26 Nov 2019 123,403 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside (1) and nearside (2) rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front side windows have window tint fitted

front and rear shock-absorbers soft

minnor oil leaks

minor screen damage lower zone a (not affecting view of road)

Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,495 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

underbody corrosion & repairs

Fail 6 Nov 2018 120,479 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH LAMPS DEFUZED BEAM PATTERNS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS NEAR SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WIRING FAULT TO BOTH SIDES (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LINE STOP INOPROTIVE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire ENGINE BAY TO REAR OF ENGINE OFFSIDE (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR BRAKE DISKS

EXCESSIVE WINDOW TINT FITTED TO BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,323 miles

EXCESSIVE DARK WINDOW TINT FITTED TO BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,375 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose AT JOINT TO STEERING BOX ARM (2.2.B.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BEAM PATTERNS DEFUZED BOTH LAMPS (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTTER SILLS CORRODED TO EXCESS-----ALSO NEAR BODY MOUNTINGS (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS CORROSED TO EXCESS NEAR SUSPENSION AND TOW BAR MOUNTINGS (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

EXCESSIVE DARK WINDOW TINT FITTED TO BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,607 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,287 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,877 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 94,054 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle very oily

Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle very oily

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 77,734 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 70,075 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 70,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,008 miles

slight damage to near side rear indicator lens

vehicle has excessive front side window tint both sides

Fail 17 Sep 2008 63,008 miles

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

slight damage to near side rear indicator lens

vehicle has excessive front side window tint both sides

Fail 1 Sep 2007 60,279 miles

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

near side rear tyre pressure was low †offside rear chasis near rear bumper suport welding line has a minor fault

Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,279 miles

near side rear tyre pressure was low †offside rear chasis near rear bumper suport welding line has a minor fault

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,851 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 52,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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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FY03 BDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FY03 BDF, 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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FY03 BDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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