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LL03 DCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,299 mi
Last recorded38,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 DCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 38,299 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 37,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 36,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 35,396 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 33,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leaks slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 32,231 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper/hose union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 30,082 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 30,082 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,454 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,317 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 17,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,724 miles

All four tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,167 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 13,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,140 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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LL03 DCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LL03 DCZ, 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 LL03 DCZ registered?

LL03 DCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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