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FX03 JZA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,563 mi
Last recorded173,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 JZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 173,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rubber steering suspension components perishing

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 165,699 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear parking brake on limit

Fail 21 Jul 2018 165,595 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear parking brake on limit

Pass 28 Jul 2017 159,355 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all chassis surface corrosion

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front bumper damage no sharp edges

rear seats folded away and covered

slight play in n/s front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in o/s front upper and lower ball joints

Fail 19 Jul 2017 159,237 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

all chassis surface corrosion

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s front bumper damage no sharp edges

rear seats folded away and covered

slight play in n/s front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in o/s front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jul 2016 152,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all chassis surface corrosion

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 152,794 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shockie mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all chassis surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 147,608 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror glass loose

Fail 9 Jul 2015 147,446 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 14 Jul 2014 141,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 135,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,393 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 124,393 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,991 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 86,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 71,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,925 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,056 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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FX03 JZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX03 JZA, 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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FX03 JZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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