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VE03 ZNW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

206,889 mi
Last recorded206,889 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 ZNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 206,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front & rear chassis corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2026 206,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front & rear chassis corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2025 205,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 205,210 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2024 202,613 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 202,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 200,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - aged 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edger and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both wipers are starting to smear - 21" vehicle specific

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox fluid leak

wiper operation is very noisy

Fail 5 Apr 2023 200,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average of 2.33 - plate value limit of 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from most arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - aged 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edger and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both wipers are starting to smear - 21" vehicle specific

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox fluid leak

wiper operation is very noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2022 198,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wiperblades smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2021 195,980 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 195,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 194,867 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 194,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 190,542 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 190,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear +rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear +rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 186,530 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 186,530 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 181,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 174,311 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 174,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 167,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 160,392 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 152,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 152,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 144,478 miles

both front n/s and o/s bottom shock rubbers poor condition

o/s rear tyre on wear limit

rear brake pads low n/s and o/s

slight dampness around fuel vavle on o/s front top not leaking time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2011 132,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 126,166 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 126,166 miles

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 94,745 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 91,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,571 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 74,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside 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
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VE03 ZNW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 VE03 ZNW, 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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VE03 ZNW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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