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SA03 ZWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,731 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

main chassis corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

main chassis leg corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 65,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper baldes slightly split

main chassis corroded

middle exhaust hanger broken away from system

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2014 65,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper baldes slightly split

main chassis corroded

middle exhaust hanger broken away from system

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 56,329 miles

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

main chassis slightly cororded/body mounts

Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,324 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

main chassis slightly cororded/body mounts

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,203 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 47,187 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,061 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 43,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,751 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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SA03 ZWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA03 ZWZ, 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 SA03 ZWZ registered?

SA03 ZWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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