MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s & o/s inner/outer sill covered by step mounting.
Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s & o/s inner/outer sill covered by step mounting.
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s & o/s inner/outer sill covered by step mounting.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn all 4 top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
steering has rough spot on lock to lock
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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VA03 MZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MZP, 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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VA03 MZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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