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GU03 ZVE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 ZVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 131,309 miles

Front inner wheel arch corroded x2

body @ rear corroded & holed x2

Fail 11 Nov 2020 131,309 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high 2x (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner wheel arch corroded x2

body @ rear corroded & holed x2

Pass 22 May 2019 130,906 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,650 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,717 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cracks in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2015 97,688 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 94,238 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,873 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 86,873 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 82,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,556 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,225 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,470 miles

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

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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GU03 ZVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU03 ZVE, 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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GU03 ZVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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