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ML03 ZTX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,801 mi
Last recorded158,801 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 ZTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 158,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 155,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 148,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 138,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 111,690 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 101,721 miles

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

o/s rear back plate corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 90,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 85,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 85,080 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,393 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,391 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 69,269 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 69,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2011 58,179 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 58,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 47,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 47,172 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,276 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,425 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 ZTX 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 ML03 ZTX, 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 ML03 ZTX registered?

ML03 ZTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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