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RO03 MZV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,999 mi
Last recorded125,999 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,999 miles

Both ACE gaiters split

Front ACE bush badly worn

NSR suspension height sensor detached

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear Watts linkage outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 125,999 miles

Both ACE gaiters split

Front ACE bush badly worn

NSR suspension height sensor detached

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear Watts linkage outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 122,984 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,226 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fog lamps discoloured

Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,226 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear fog lamps discoloured

Fail 25 Oct 2018 120,212 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,123 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow from manifold

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Oct 2017 117,123 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow from manifold

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,884 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,884 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,133 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 109,133 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,320 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 94,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 69,181 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,053 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 50,410 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RO03 MZV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RO03 MZV, 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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RO03 MZV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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