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GP03 ZSU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,778 mi
Last recorded200,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 200,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 197,913 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 194,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 188,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 182,045 miles

surface rust to rear chassis legs

surface rust to rear upper shock mounts

Pass 17 Jul 2018 177,713 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion by both rear upper shocker mountings

Pass 27 Jul 2017 172,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 172,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted Bracket loose (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 166,009 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 166,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic by air bag (2.4.A.3)

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumphet (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 156,420 miles

Negative battery lead getting warm.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 151,276 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 145,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 138,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in track rod joints .

Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,114 miles

slight play in track rod joints .

Pass 4 Jul 2011 126,706 miles

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

Oil leak

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

mist of diesel at rear of engine

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Jul 2010 113,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,447 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,804 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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GP03 ZSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GP03 ZSU, 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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GP03 ZSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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