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AK03 ZWP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,888 mi
Last recorded182,888 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 182,888 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 159,114 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded.

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Seats and seat belts not fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 145,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate N/s and o/s (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded.

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low.

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Seats and seat belts not fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 141,830 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2015 141,825 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 129,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 129,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 126,245 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2012 126,235 miles

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 121,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,901 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

small cut in n/s/rerar tyre sidewall

unable to see front brake pad condition

Fail 31 Mar 2010 109,901 miles

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

brake pipes coated with grease

small cut in n/s/rerar tyre sidewall

unable to see front brake pad condition

Fail 25 Mar 2009 97,072 miles

o/s/front brake slightly binding

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,072 miles

o/s/front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 83,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,538 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 ZWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK03 ZWP, 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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AK03 ZWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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