MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
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
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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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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