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AP03 ZYV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,533 mi
Last recorded217,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 217,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 199,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear entry step corroded

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 199,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering track control from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear entry step corroded

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 185,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer half shaft seal slight leak

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint to steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 169,177 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 159,815 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 146,047 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 132,173 miles

Bolts missing from chassis centre cross members but remaining secure

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

front & rear axle hockey stick chassis mounting bushes (x4) deterioating but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,328 miles

Front Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 119,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Front Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 110,239 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 90,058 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,472 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 68,600 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 68,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,524 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 44,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 ZYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

AP03 ZYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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