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WV03 BWM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,672 mi
Last recorded172,672 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 172,672 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front + Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front + Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion Front + Rear Chassis outer + inner sills, suspension arm front + rear.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 172,289 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion (sills,suspention arms front and rear )

Pass 10 Sep 2018 168,709 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/r + O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/s/f + O/s/f + O/s/r + N/s/r + Rear Under Body And Sills Corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s/f+ O/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 168,709 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s/r + O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/s/f + O/s/f + O/s/r + N/s/r + Rear Under Body And Sills Corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s/f+ O/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 167,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 158,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 157,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis split (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis split (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 148,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 148,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 139,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 139,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 127,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 116,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 104,631 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 104,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,428 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,428 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,144 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,653 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 38,653 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

nearside front fog missing

rear pads low

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 BWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WV03 BWM, 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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WV03 BWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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