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ML03 ZTH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 ZTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 104,173 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 102,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both washer lets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,252 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 99,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,745 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody corrosion. tow bar deteriorated.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,144 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody corrosion. tow bar deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,339 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 70,336 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 66,621 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2011 61,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,129 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 56,129 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 51,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 45,842 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 38,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,737 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,134 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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ML03 ZTH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ML03 ZTH, 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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ML03 ZTH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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