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AK03 ZXG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,124 mi
Last recorded198,124 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 198,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 196,655 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2017 196,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

chassis rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 191,856 miles

handbrake warning light stays on

offside rear seat not fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 191,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault TC (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrake warning light stays on

offside rear seat not fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 188,665 miles

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

rust on chassis

Fail 14 Apr 2015 188,642 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rust on chassis

Pass 22 Apr 2014 184,466 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 184,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 180,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 166,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 158,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 150,663 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2010 150,526 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres close limit, side walls cracked 255/65/16

Fail 18 Mar 2009 141,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 141,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 122,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 98,337 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,884 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 ZXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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