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AK03 ZXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

251,266 mi
Last recorded251,266 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 251,266 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to vehicle condition ,Decelerometer Brake Test required , (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Incomplete (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber , Panard rod & Air bag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at previous repair (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber , Panard rod & Airbag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Note ; Areas difficult to assess

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Vertical (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Vertical (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note ; Vehicle Heavily Undersealled , suspect covering further corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Vertical (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar D Bush bracket has jubilee clip fitted ?

Pass 30 Sep 2022 246,235 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 240,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 235,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 229,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 229,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 225,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 215,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2016 210,124 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres perished

center stop lamp not working

chassis corroded in general

Fail 15 Oct 2016 210,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres perished

center stop lamp not working

chassis corroded in general

Pass 13 Oct 2015 205,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 204,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 204,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 201,848 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 194,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 173,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,175 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 126,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 100,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,834 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 73,834 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 49,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 49,597 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 15 May 2006 49,579 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 49,524 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 ZXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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