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GP03 ZTE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,849 mi
Last recorded154,849 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 ZTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 154,849 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 149,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 143,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body / chassis corrosion

parking brake has little reserve travel

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2020 137,790 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,201 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 133,135 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,271 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis members

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

Steering operation lighter to N/S

Fail 19 Apr 2018 128,598 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure Loose on splines (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion to rear chassis members

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

Steering operation lighter to N/S

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,075 miles

Rear chassis corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,033 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear chassis corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,489 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,480 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 109,797 miles

front cross memeber has corroded

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

wiper blades worn/split.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,014 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 96,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,769 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 72,201 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

slight oil leak from rear axle pinion

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

slight oil leak from rear axle pinion

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,923 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,021 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,587 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ZTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

GP03 ZTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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