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MK03 SZT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

135,403 mi
Last recorded135,403 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 SZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,403 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward tre (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 131,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 131,147 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 130,696 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover

Pass 28 Oct 2021 130,226 miles

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

sports/ shockers springs fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 127,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 127,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,088 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated intermittently (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 123,088 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump mount area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated intermittently (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 113,347 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour 1 white and 1 yellow (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,036 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Nearside wiper split

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 98,036 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Nearside wiper split

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,423 miles

Engine oil + powersteering fluid slight leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front shockers corroded

N/s step corroded underneath

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,924 miles

Centre Rear Lower Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

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

Oil leak

the ns step is corroded

the nsr tyre is worn on the outer edge

the osr tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,521 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,038 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 56,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,254 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 44,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,418 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have light side wall damage.

n/s front and o/s front tyres light side wall damage.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,245 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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MK03 SZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 MK03 SZT, 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 MK03 SZT registered?

MK03 SZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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