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NB03 BVS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,922 mi
Last recorded128,922 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 BVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 128,922 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 128,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,330 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 126,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,401 miles

Central Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint REAR U/J OF FRONT PROP (2.4.G.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,412 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,335 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,660 miles

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

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

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

slight oil leak near side rear wheel hub

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 18 Sep 2009 62,660 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

slight oil leak near side rear wheel hub

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,879 miles

rear diff leaking fluid from seal

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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NB03 BVS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NB03 BVS, 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 NB03 BVS registered?

NB03 BVS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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