MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has an unsafe modification holes along nearside inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Body has an unsafe modification holes along offside inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
all welding coated in thick underseal
both rear sills suffering corrosion
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all welding coated in thick underseal
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
all welding coated in thick underseal
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear sway bar connecting rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange. (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
high level brake light inop
unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to mud
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel insecure 1/4 panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
high level brake light inop
unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to mud
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel pressure regulator slight leak
oil leak at front diff
rear step corroded
tail pipe fouling at rear body
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RG03 BTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 RG03 BTG, 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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RG03 BTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.
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