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GU03 ZVZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,460 mi
Last recorded144,460 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 ZVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 144,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded, strong advise (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake has slight bind on rotation

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar/trailing arm mount area corroded, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking slightly, 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sidesteps framework severely corroded on near and offside

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 144,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded, strong advise (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside front brake has slight bind on rotation

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar/ trailing arm mount area corroded, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sidesteps framework severely corroded, near and offside

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 142,322 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively has slight play (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 142,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play attached to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively anti roll bar suspension assistance, pipe damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively has slight play (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 137,095 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 137,007 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting below 'A' Post area underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play connecting to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 118,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 118,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,174 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 105,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,070 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,145 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,145 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 66,165 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 66,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jun 2007 49,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,920 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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GU03 ZVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GU03 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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