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FG03 ZDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,983 mi
Last recorded125,983 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ZDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 125,983 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 125,983 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,313 miles

chassis rusty rear

Pass 11 Sep 2024 118,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,363 miles

Chassis is corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2022 114,025 miles

Chassis is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 112,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 110,671 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 110,671 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 103,098 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2018 103,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 98,900 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,942 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,822 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,619 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

high level stop not working

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,388 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,018 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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FG03 ZDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG03 ZDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 ZDX registered?

FG03 ZDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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