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CX03 ZSW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,169 mi
Last recorded203,169 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ZSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023 203,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 197,462 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

ace system valve block is weeping

Fail 17 Aug 2021 197,446 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

ace system valve block is weeping

Pass 7 May 2020 192,922 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r has weld repairs to chassis sections behind the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r above and forward of the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 192,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure held in at top only by bits of wire (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cord on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cord on inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r has weld repairs to chassis sections behind the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r above and forward of the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 188,825 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 188,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 184,349 miles

slight oil leak steering box oil seal

Fail 14 Mar 2018 184,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

slight oil leak steering box oil seal

Pass 7 Mar 2017 180,145 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box drop arm (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 175,359 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 175,301 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 163,413 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 149,666 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 139,190 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 129,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 114,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,511 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,736 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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CX03 ZSW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CX03 ZSW, 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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CX03 ZSW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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