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MC03 EZL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

230,279 mi
Last recorded230,279 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 EZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 230,279 miles

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

nsr chassis corroded but not excessive at this time

Fail 13 Nov 2018 230,278 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 222,225 miles

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

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

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

disc pads 50%

oil leak a nd rear chassis ruesty

Pass 7 Dec 2016 210,776 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 199,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jan 2016 199,754 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 190,877 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 190,877 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 189,658 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 187,061 miles

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

unable to clearly see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 12 Jan 2012 166,004 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 229,405 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 229,405 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 228,239 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 118,529 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 118,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 97,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,405 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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MC03 EZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MC03 EZL, 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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MC03 EZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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