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HF03 ZUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,852 mi
Last recorded135,852 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 May 2023 135,852 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded and has a holes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy on the inside and out. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.35. 255/65R16 109H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy on the inside and out. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm. 255/65R16 109H (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 134,471 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 134,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 130,556 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 125,307 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 125,302 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 125,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 124,008 miles

Front axle nearside lower swivel dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,254 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis rail (6.6.6)

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis rail (6.6.6)

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,092 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 116,092 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)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,816 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 106,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,136 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,741 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 85,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,713 miles

offside front side light bulb holder is melted, bulb is loose in headlight

Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,713 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)

offside front side light bulb holder is melted, bulb is loose in headlight

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,864 miles

front chassis brace bent

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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HF03 ZUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF03 ZUD, 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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HF03 ZUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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