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FG03 ZDZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 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 ZDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 127,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2025 122,219 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 122,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 115,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Surface Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Surface Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 115,373 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Surface Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Surface Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 107,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 106,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to rear part of chassis

Fail 21 Jul 2022 99,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

some corrosion to rear part of chassis

Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,257 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 92,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,251 miles

Handbrake high

Offside Rear Lamp unit not fitted correctly

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

Rear Chassis seam parting

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,970 miles

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Rear chassis parting at seam

Offside sill cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive around bellhousing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 78,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Rear chassis parting at seam

Offside sill cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive around bellhousing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,362 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,224 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,262 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,029 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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

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