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GP03 LZM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,731 mi
Last recorded192,731 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 LZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 192,731 miles

crack in front windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2017 192,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

crack in front windscreen

oil on nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 1 Nov 2016 182,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in mud (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in mud (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corrosion around towbar mounting ,covered in mud preventing inspection (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 172,468 miles

o/s/rear lamp lens brocken

Fail 27 Oct 2015 172,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/rear lamp lens brocken

Pass 24 Oct 2014 162,378 miles

nearside front wiperblade in poor condition

rear of chassis rusty

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 162,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

poor washers

rear of chassis rusty

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 152,920 miles

n/s/front tyre starting to perish

poor washers

rear of chassis rusty

suspension pipes rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2013 152,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front tyre starting to perish

poor washers

rear of chassis rusty

suspension pipes rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2012 142,790 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 142,790 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front tyres run close to steering arm

slight oil leak n/s/r hub

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2011 141,683 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 Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to all rear and front to rears metal brake pipes

heavy corrosion to rear chassis section

Pass 30 Nov 2010 125,981 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 111,755 miles

n/s head light lens damp

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes to hoses

Fail 25 Nov 2009 111,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s head light lens damp

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes to hoses

Pass 25 Nov 2008 99,402 miles

bigger tyres fitted and very close to front steering componnents

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 5 Dec 2007 90,677 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,008 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 70,665 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak from transmission brake area

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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GP03 LZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GP03 LZM, 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 GP03 LZM registered?

GP03 LZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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