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AV03 ZSX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,893 mi
Last recorded75,893 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2013 75,893 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 69,967 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2012 69,967 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 62,228 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 54,879 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 54,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 45,801 miles

front & rear flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front brake discs worn not to x/s at time of test.

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

n/s/r outer brake pad on wear limit at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Fail 14 May 2009 45,798 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front & rear flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front brake discs worn not to x/s at time of test.

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

n/s/r outer brake pad on wear limit at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2008 32,272 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split but still clear screen

Pass 30 May 2007 23,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,048 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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AV03 ZSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV03 ZSX, 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 AV03 ZSX registered?

AV03 ZSX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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