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AK03 ZXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,829 mi
Last recorded152,829 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 152,829 miles

Fuel flap not locking .

Rear suspension has issues going up /down .

Steering box is leaking .

Fail 19 May 2022 152,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel flap not locking .

Rear suspension has issues going up /down .

Steering box is leaking .

Pass 21 May 2021 147,753 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 147,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 144,198 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

transmission mode lights flashing

Fail 15 May 2020 144,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension air bag soft

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

transmission mode lights flashing

Pass 31 May 2019 139,468 miles

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

chips in the windscreen

movement in drivers seat

Fail 30 May 2019 139,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chips in the windscreen

movement in drivers seat

Pass 31 May 2018 127,202 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 29 May 2018 127,140 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 24 May 2017 117,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 117,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

front suspension is high rear suspension is low

Pass 27 May 2016 109,276 miles

front tyres cracking side walls

offside front brake disc is scored

Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,082 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,693 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,813 miles

All brake pipes rusted

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 101,815 miles

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

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

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

front wiperblades split

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 81,405 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 72,272 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 72,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,325 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 62,265 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to see inner brake pads

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 ZXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AK03 ZXH, 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 ZXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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