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AK03 ZWE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,319 mi
Last recorded160,319 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 160,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 152,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking Anti roll bar shock (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 142,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 121,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 107,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 90,955 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,527 miles

Both wipers poor

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 77,480 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to O/S/F Brake pads being worn down to the metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,274 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2018 72,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,638 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,970 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 50,536 miles

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

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

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

centre seatbelt wrong side of seat cover

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,352 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 40,614 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 35,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,035 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 18,873 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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AK03 ZWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK03 ZWE, 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 AK03 ZWE registered?

AK03 ZWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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