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LR03 ZTS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,513 mi
Last recorded215,513 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 215,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise all welding repairs covered in under seal or plastic trims

advise chassis rusty

advise floor pan and body mounting points rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2021 215,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch[by ABS pump mounting] (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sway bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise chassis rusty

advise floor pan and body mounting points rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2020 211,145 miles

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

rear chassis rails corroded on top.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 203,357 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily under silled

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

Welding repairs for failure heavily undersealed.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 203,355 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg / tow bar mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily under silled

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 203,261 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear chassis very heavily corroded both sides.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 194,754 miles

nearside rear outrigger corroded .

Fail 12 Mar 2018 194,676 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear outrigger corroded .

Pass 16 Mar 2017 186,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 177,191 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 177,180 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 168,165 miles

underside is very corroded especially rear

Pass 7 Mar 2014 162,484 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 162,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 155,564 miles

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

both rear brake disc back plates corroded and holed

Fail 11 Jun 2013 155,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear brake disc back plates corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jun 2012 143,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 143,899 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 133,865 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 125,394 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

gear box is wet with oil

rear most seats missing at time of test

slight damage to nsf bumper

Fail 8 Jun 2010 125,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

gear box is wet with oil

rear most seats missing at time of test

slight damage to nsf bumper

Pass 4 May 2009 115,640 miles

rear most seats not fitted at time of test consequently belts and anchors have not been fully inspected

slight oil leak

small chip in screen

Fail 4 May 2009 115,640 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear most seats not fitted at time of test consequently belts and anchors have not been fully inspected

slight oil leak

small chip in screen

Pass 20 May 2008 112,910 miles

dampness around steering box no visable leak

Fail 14 May 2008 112,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 108,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,581 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 93,581 miles

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

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 ZTS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR03 ZTS, 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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LR03 ZTS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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