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LD03 ZHX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,826 mi
Last recorded161,826 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 ZHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 161,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 157,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges slightly

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Apr 2019 145,749 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges slightly

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2018 135,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 109,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 109,317 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear along nearside chassis, and across crossmember (3.6.B.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower balljoints (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR tyre worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,718 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.Both rear parking brake just met requirement.Oil leak.Nearside front track rod end slight play.Both front lower suspension arm dust cover slightly damaged.Nearside front headlamp slight misting of water.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,698 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)

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.Nearside front track rod end ball joint slight play.Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 104,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.Nearside front track rod end ball joint slight play.Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 98,505 miles

O/s/f lower balljoint dustcover.Handbrake high.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,733 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,011 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,357 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,595 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 62,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,877 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)

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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LD03 ZHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD03 ZHX, 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 LD03 ZHX registered?

LD03 ZHX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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