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T222 BCB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,649 mi
Last recorded129,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT222 BCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front and both rear body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering lock stop missing (wheels not fouling on lock to lock check)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody and chassis corrosion

offside front and both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 6 Jan 2025 129,638 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out once brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front and both rear body mountings slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front and both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 27 Dec 2023 123,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 116,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,402 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 109,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,627 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,482 miles

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

nearside front hub seal slight leak

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

oil leak near steering box

Fail 8 Jan 2015 86,482 miles

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

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

nearside front hub seal slight leak

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

oil leak near steering box

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,592 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 76,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,277 miles

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

oil leak on engine

slight oil leak from both front drive shaft seals

small fuel leak from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,162 miles

Oil leak

advise surface rust rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,170 miles

CHASSI RAILS RUSTING.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,494 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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T222 BCB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T222 BCB, 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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T222 BCB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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