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PX03 ZDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,442 mi
Last recorded142,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 ZDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 142,442 miles

advice on front wipers

advice on further look at o/s/ flashers

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axles suspension and underside all over

Pass 5 Jan 2022 136,792 miles

advice on front wiper parking

advice on further look at o/s/f brake sticking slight

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axle suspension front and rear and chassis and underside all over

advice on look at rear number plate lights slight dull

Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,650 miles

advice on slight play at o/s/f wheel

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front crossbeam below radiator

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear chassis and rear floor

Pass 29 Jun 2019 131,688 miles

advice on heavy underseal on chassis and rear suspension

advice onrear axle mounting bushes detonated slight

Fail 17 Jun 2019 131,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength at tow bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuiel filter on o/s/r chassie (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advice on further look at rear rear brakes

advice onrear axle mounting bushes detonated slight

Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,352 miles

advice on slight lift at o/s/f and n/sf top and lower ball joints

Pass 13 Jan 2017 124,687 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on further look at hand brake leaver slight tight

Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,212 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 115,212 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,258 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,255 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,303 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish on tread

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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PX03 ZDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PX03 ZDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX03 ZDV registered?

PX03 ZDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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