CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH03 LZA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,009 mi
Last recorded133,009 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 LZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,321 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 124,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 123,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis all (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 117,141 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion X member under bumper (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion all inner & outer chassis remainder (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion all inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all outer chassis on n/s & o/s corroded but no holes. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all chassis near tow bar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 117,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion X member under bumper (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion all inner & outer chassis remainder (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion all inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all outer chassis on n/s & o/s corroded but no holes. (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all chassis near tow bar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,399 miles

both rear brakes backplates corroded and holed

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front tubular crossmember corroded and holed

metal water pipe at front of engine corroded and slight leak

rear chassis heavily corroded in places

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 22 Jun 2015 108,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

both rear brakes backplates corroded and holed

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front tubular crossmember corroded and holed

metal water pipe at front of engine corroded and slight leak

rear chassis heavily corroded in places

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,228 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rearflange heavily corroded

heavy corrosion on front tube x/member

heavy corrosion on rear chassis

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2014 101,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust rearflange heavily corroded

heavy corrosion on front tube x/member

heavy corrosion on rear chassis

lift on all axle ball joints

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,109 miles

Oil leak

front chassis to body brake hose ferrules corroded

oil leak at engine may mask fuel leak

rear chassis heavily corroded by diesel tank

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front lower ball joints dust covers split

Fail 17 Jun 2011 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front lower ball joints dust covers split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 68,276 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,089 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 53,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,434 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 23 May 2006 35,373 miles

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

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH03 LZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SH03 LZA, 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

How do I check the history of SH03 LZA?

You can check the full history of SH03 LZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH03 LZA registered?

SH03 LZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is SH03 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 LZA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH03 LZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH03 LZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.