MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,637 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end chassis surface corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end chassis surface corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section join (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount to out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount to out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail repaired and covered in underseal close to tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail repaired and covered in underseal close to tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body mountings corroded at front of inner sill N/S and O/S
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch around abs modulator (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body mounting corroded at back of front wheel arch N/S/F and O/S/F
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Chassis Undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush has excessive lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Chassis Undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion on chassis
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear chassis showing corrosion
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
steel brakes pipe front to rear corroded
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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VU03 BZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VU03 BZX, 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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VU03 BZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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