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HF03 BNV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,655 mi
Last recorded132,655 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 BNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 132,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,829 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 124,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 116,040 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,138 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,756 miles

front number plate defaced

rear axle oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,766 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,476 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,263 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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HF03 BNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HF03 BNV, 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 HF03 BNV registered?

HF03 BNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HF03 BNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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