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WL03 BHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,267 mi
Last recorded127,267 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 BHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,111 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,037 miles

Rear mud flaps and dust guards deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs cleaning off and a wax oil/ protection applied to the underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

parking brake only just met the requirements may need adjustment

Pass 29 May 2019 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 May 2018 95,904 miles

general corrosion to chassis (checked with c.a.t tool)

Fail 18 May 2018 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

general corrosion to chassis (checked with c.a.t tool)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,613 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 92,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 89,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 87,816 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 87,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 83,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 79,263 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 75,209 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 68,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 59,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2008 51,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,325 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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WL03 BHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WL03 BHP, 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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WL03 BHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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