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AM03 ZWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,660 mi
Last recorded131,660 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 127,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,907 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 118,860 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 105,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,865 miles

General underbody corrosion

general suspension component corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,150 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,571 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,026 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,213 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,229 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,679 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,744 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,446 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,446 miles

Offside Rear Upper Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,819 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,803 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 37,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

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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AM03 ZWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM03 ZWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM03 ZWK registered?

AM03 ZWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AM03 ZWK safe to buy?

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