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GP03 BCV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,456 mi
Last recorded126,456 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 126,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 122,164 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 122,111 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 117,146 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,504 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 110,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,444 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 82,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

high level stop lamp not working

large oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2010 82,582 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

high level stop lamp not working

large oil leaks

Pass 21 May 2009 74,679 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 74,679 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 May 2008 66,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 66,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 56,127 miles

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

air suspension compressor bracket damaged

Fail 9 May 2007 56,127 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

air suspension compressor bracket damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 May 2006 45,608 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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GP03 BCV 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 65%.

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 GP03 BCV, 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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What year was GP03 BCV registered?

GP03 BCV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is GP03 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 BCV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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