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WJ03 BHZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,102 mi
Last recorded188,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 BHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 188,102 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion over chassis and suspension

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not affecting anything

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE Ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 185,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

side steps corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 185,411 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 184,840 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 178,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake backplate corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 170,948 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 30 Jun 2014 170,946 miles

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

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)

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2013 162,831 miles

Oil leak

side skirts fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 162,831 miles

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

Oil leak

side skirts fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 153,678 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 145,064 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 145,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 136,602 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 136,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 124,580 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough but not excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2009 101,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 58,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,487 miles

REAR PADS 65%-70% WORN

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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WJ03 BHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WJ03 BHZ, 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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WJ03 BHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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