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ET03 PZH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,512 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 112,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 109,058 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 109,052 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (marked with chalk) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,537 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,052 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,607 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,973 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,788 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,052 miles

slight corrosion on centre exhaust

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,843 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008
Fail 19 Nov 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamps need syncranizing

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on the inside and the outside

offside rear tyre wearing uyneven on the inside and outside

oil leak from rear offside off engine

rear window wiper not working

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,700 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,536 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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ET03 PZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ET03 PZH, 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 ET03 PZH registered?

ET03 PZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for ET03 PZH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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