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SH03 LZF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 LZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside rear inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 92,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (ABS unit) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

bracket on chassis for tank strap corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 73,078 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 63,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,778 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,436 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,113 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,803 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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SH03 LZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SH03 LZF, 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 SH03 LZF registered?

SH03 LZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SH03 LZF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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