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LD03 ZKR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,980 mi
Last recorded163,980 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 ZKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2021 163,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spanner arm bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 161,158 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 161,158 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 156,507 miles

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

oil under vehicle

Pass 17 May 2018 151,609 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 145,166 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 139,208 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 139,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Stop lamp obscured more than 50% side light (1.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 131,878 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 124,333 miles

all tyres varey low

Pass 13 May 2013 110,962 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 99,712 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 May 2012 99,597 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2011 86,098 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 86,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2010 76,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,142 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,276 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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LD03 ZKR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD03 ZKR, 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 ZKR registered?

LD03 ZKR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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