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VU03 BZX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,637 mi
Last recorded120,637 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 BZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 120,637 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 120,637 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,274 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end chassis surface corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 115,274 miles

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 115,249 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,621 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 112,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,024 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,824 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,866 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 98,866 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,477 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,477 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 90,492 miles

corrosion on chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,068 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear chassis showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,382 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,382 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,525 miles

steel brakes pipe front to rear corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,449 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,825 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,453 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 40,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,571 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 34,571 miles

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)

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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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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What year was VU03 BZX registered?

VU03 BZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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