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WV03 BVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

141,871 mi
Last recorded141,871 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 BVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 141,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 136,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,241 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2018 132,428 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 130,053 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 125,928 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,214 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 120,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,570 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2012 99,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 78,836 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,280 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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WV03 BVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WV03 BVC, 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 WV03 BVC registered?

WV03 BVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is WV03 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 BVC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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