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GL03 ZFX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,384 mi
Last recorded91,384 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 ZFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,384 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,596 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,445 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,445 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,635 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,161 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 42,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

multi rib belt cracked--slight lifting nsf tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,974 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 25,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside 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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GL03 ZFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL03 ZFX, 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 GL03 ZFX registered?

GL03 ZFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is GL03 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 ZFX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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