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VF03 ZGN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,905 mi
Last recorded94,905 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 94,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,300 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,724 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,169 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Dec 2013 52,788 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,207 miles

fuel around the underneath of the vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,779 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 14,330 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 10,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 8,232 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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VF03 ZGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VF03 ZGN, 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 VF03 ZGN registered?

VF03 ZGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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