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NL03 ZUC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,639 mi
Last recorded193,639 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 ZUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 193,639 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 193,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 187,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 187,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 184,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover discoloration (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Front bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 179,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Front bump stop rubber missing

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 176,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 171,244 miles

Fuel filter appears damp

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 167,403 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 167,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 164,849 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 164,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 159,337 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 159,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 152,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 147,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 140,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 140,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 134,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 134,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 May 2009 120,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 120,434 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 104,204 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 104,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,326 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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NL03 ZUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL03 ZUC, 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 NL03 ZUC registered?

NL03 ZUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is NL03 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 ZUC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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