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LR03 ZNJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

205,898 mi
Last recorded205,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 ZNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 205,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL 4 TRACK ROD ENDS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 197,708 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 190,054 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 183,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 178,005 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 177,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 165,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 157,820 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 146,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 132,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 132,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,672 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,912 miles

Water o/s/r lamp

Fail 25 Apr 2014 109,871 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Water o/s/r lamp

Pass 30 May 2013 102,179 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

not operating the trailer lamp as intended on brak light

rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

not operating the trailer lamp as intended on brak light

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 94,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,939 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,424 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 ZNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

LR03 ZNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is LR03 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 ZNJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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