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DN03 ZGG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

146,660 mi
Last recorded146,660 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ZGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 146,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 141,376 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear of chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 141,374 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear of chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,827 miles

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Both sides rear roll bar link dust covers deteriorating

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play & roughness

Offside front steering drop arm drag link ball joint has slight wear & movement

Oil leaks (Not excessive)

Pass 8 Feb 2023 129,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,359 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember under rad pack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 111,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 104,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,929 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 100,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,481 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,436 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,790 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,824 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 66,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 61,427 miles

sign of oil on o/s/r backplate(possible gear oil)

Pass 15 May 2008 52,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 42,994 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,431 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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DN03 ZGG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DN03 ZGG, 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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DN03 ZGG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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