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AP03 ZCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

152,262 mi
Last recorded152,262 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 152,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 150,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 137,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,318 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 122,248 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,635 miles

n/s and o/s front lower ball joints has slight play

oil around steering box

Pass 8 Aug 2015 94,493 miles

Nearside Rear nick in side wall

Offside Front oil around steering box

oil temp bypassed due to pullys

Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nick in side wall

Offside Front oil around steering box

oil temp bypassed due to pullys

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,578 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,154 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,024 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,613 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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AP03 ZCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 AP03 ZCF, 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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What year was AP03 ZCF registered?

AP03 ZCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is AP03 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 ZCF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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