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GP03 ZTD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,309 mi
Last recorded177,309 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 ZTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 177,309 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 175,198 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 173,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 170,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 154,818 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 145,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 126,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output eurolite sticker. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output eurolite sticker. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak severe at rear of engine. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear step mechanism corroded.

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

plastic covers not allowing full inspection.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear step mechanism corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output eurolite sticker. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output eurolite sticker. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak severe at rear of engine. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic covers not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,209 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 112,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 112,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,730 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 96,919 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,919 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,447 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 64,770 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,890 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 52,884 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s/r tyre inner treads wearing uneven

n/s mirror slightly loose(held on by tape)

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre treads getting low

rear seat backs slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,486 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 ZTD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GP03 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

GP03 ZTD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is GP03 ZTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 ZTD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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