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AV03 ZUC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

193,499 mi
Last recorded193,499 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 193,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 192,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 186,925 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 181,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 179,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 172,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 165,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 161,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 158,398 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 153,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 153,345 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 147,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 147,387 miles

O/S/R bump stop missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 141,313 miles

o/s/r suspension bumpstop rubber missing

oil leak

rear discs worn pitted scored

Fail 19 Jun 2013 141,313 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear suspension bumpstop rubber missing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 134,346 miles

rear discs rusty, vehicle has been stood

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,339 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,800 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,841 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 ZUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AV03 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

AV03 ZUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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