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FA03 ZKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,432 mi
Last recorded187,432 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ZKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 187,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 158,427 miles

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

no rear saets at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2017 155,839 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 155,839 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 151,412 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 148,600 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 148,599 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2014 142,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 142,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 133,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 130,248 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 130,030 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 126,391 miles

brake pipe at osr above chassis corroded slightly

tyres cracking slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2011 119,905 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 119,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 111,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 104,212 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 104,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,096 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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FA03 ZKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 FA03 ZKY, 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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FA03 ZKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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