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S12 BWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 111,239 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 108,024 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,382 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,355 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 92,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,310 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 90,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,900 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyres perrishing

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight oil leake from engine and gear box

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,989 miles

LED light bar fitted on front ,comes on on full beam

Fail 31 Aug 2018 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

LED light bar fitted on front ,comes on on full beam

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,375 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2016 82,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,445 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 79,531 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 79,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 76,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2010 74,474 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 74,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,976 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,066 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 49,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,274 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 35,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 10,754 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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S12 BWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S12 BWC, 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 S12 BWC registered?

S12 BWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is S12 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 BWC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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