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DU03 TCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,488 mi
Last recorded142,488 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 TCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 142,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,528 miles

engine cover and under covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 136,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover and under covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,440 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 131,035 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 126,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 126,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 114,509 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,397 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 99,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 94,900 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 67,565 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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DU03 TCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU03 TCZ, 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 DU03 TCZ registered?

DU03 TCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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