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ND03 ZCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

141,458 mi
Last recorded141,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 ZCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 141,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 140,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 138,891 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 137,645 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 130,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 121,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 121,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,150 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 115,150 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,258 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,491 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 109,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,687 miles

slight leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2017 105,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,292 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,291 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,397 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,610 miles

damage on n/s/f door

rear number plate lights slightly dim in operation

Fail 10 Jun 2011 65,610 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

damage on n/s/f door

rear number plate lights slightly dim in operation

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,191 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 33,365 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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ND03 ZCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 ND03 ZCT, 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 ND03 ZCT registered?

ND03 ZCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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