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MV03 DZL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,063 mi
Last recorded79,063 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,465 miles

front lower bolt on cross member panel corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 74,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,095 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,228 miles

n/s number plate light lens dirty

Fail 25 Apr 2014 55,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brakes getting low

n/s number plate light lens dirty

Pass 17 May 2013 51,869 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,372 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,289 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 40,176 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,372 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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MV03 DZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MV03 DZL, 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 MV03 DZL registered?

MV03 DZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is MV03 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 DZL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV03 DZL have outstanding finance?

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