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VA03 MZJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 MZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,215 miles

bodywork damaged and knocked about generally

both door mirrors tapped up view slightly impaired

front num plate deteriateing

soiled generally and drivers seat deteriateing

Fail 4 Jan 2016 127,212 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear above beam (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working rear shorting when sidelights on (1.2.1b)

bodywork damaged and knocked about generally

both door mirrors tapped up view slightly impaired

front num plate deteriateing

soiled generally and drivers seat deteriateing

Pass 19 Dec 2014 114,742 miles

drivers seat squab holed

front num plate deteriateing

n/s mirror shroud damaged, o/s glass secured by tape

n/s rear axle brake pipe showing signs of sutface rust

n/s rear bumper slightly loose, boidywork damage eveident

Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,837 miles

drivers seat squab holed

front num plate deteriateing

n/s front lower shocker bush slightly worn

o/s rear lamp damaged

rear axle tread app limit

Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,955 miles

drivers seat squab deteriateing

front axle tread app limit wearing on inner tread

front num plate deteriateing

n/s front damper slight wear lower bush

o/s front fog light waterlogged

rear axle tread getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,146 miles

front tread getting low

Fail 17 Jan 2012 83,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front tread getting low

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2011 69,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight wear eveident in n/s drag link joint

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,182 miles

slight wear eveident in n/s drag link joint

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,381 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,900 miles

o/s rear tyre wall bruised

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,453 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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VA03 MZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA03 MZJ, 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 VA03 MZJ registered?

VA03 MZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is VA03 MZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 MZJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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