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LD03 ZKW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 120,475 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2026 120,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 116,921 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2025 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,939 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion seal oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,248 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 107,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,538 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 99,535 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,704 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 82,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,534 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,162 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,754 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,144 miles

fuel filter appears to be damp/misted with oil /diesel ?? (no visual leak detected)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,159 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 ZKW 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 80.8%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

LD03 ZKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LD03 ZKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 ZKW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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