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KY03 BZU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,759 mi
Last recorded180,759 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 BZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 180,759 miles

corrosion started on under side

repaired with tape damage

Fail 22 Aug 2024 180,744 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear can be inspected (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn

corrosion started on under side

repaired with tape damage

Pass 12 Jul 2023 179,522 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged been repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 171,419 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear small leak from rear anti roll fluid pipe

Fail 20 Jan 2022 171,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear small leak from rear anti roll fluid pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2021 165,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 157,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 157,156 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 148,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 136,925 miles

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

advise on rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,302 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 120,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 109,328 miles

advise rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,272 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2011 97,272 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 91,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,613 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,796 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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KY03 BZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY03 BZU, 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 KY03 BZU registered?

KY03 BZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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