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LR03 ZKX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,714 mi
Last recorded173,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 ZKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 173,714 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 171,660 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 170,107 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Oct 2020 166,951 miles

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 163,597 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 163,597 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 159,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 159,615 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 153,491 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 148,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 144,272 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 144,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose(marked) and on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (marked) and on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 137,589 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 130,885 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 130,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 110,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,772 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 57,913 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 47,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,679 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 42,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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LR03 ZKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LR03 ZKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR03 ZKX registered?

LR03 ZKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 ZKX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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