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FG03 ZFA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,177 mi
Last recorded170,177 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 170,177 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 170,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 169,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 168,188 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 167,377 miles

Both Chassis rails very rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of Vehicle very rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2015 167,377 miles

Both Chassis rails very rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of Vehicle very rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2014 166,005 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers leaving smears

Pass 1 Aug 2013 163,719 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 158,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 153,449 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 146,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 106,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,807 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 67,329 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,784 miles

Front 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 ZFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZFA, 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 FG03 ZFA registered?

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

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