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CX03 ZSF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,088 mi
Last recorded179,088 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ZSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 179,088 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

chassis very corroed all over

nearside and offside front steeering bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2022 164,219 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed nearside and offside front (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

offside rear seatbelt stalk casing missing

Pass 20 Feb 2021 152,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 15 Feb 2020 145,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 139,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 129,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front coil spring very rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 front and rear flexi hose joints (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,339 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted.

Oil leak

Rear axle bump stops missing

Stop/tail lamps appear dimmer than normal.

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Requires further investigation/ removal of covers for inspection. (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine and underside covers fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear axle bump stops missing

Stop/tail lamps appear dimmer than normal.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,498 miles

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

oil leak noted

underbody corrosion noted

wear noted in n/s steering drag link end

Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front lower panel/ impact beam is heavily corroded

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

Oil leak

Some wear noted in steering

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,476 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,269 miles

3 screws in n/s/r tyre,

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,232 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,232 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,296 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,984 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,703 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 39,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,736 miles

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

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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CX03 ZSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX03 ZSF, 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 CX03 ZSF registered?

CX03 ZSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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