MOT Status
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153,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
various oil leaks
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Various oil leaks
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Various oil leaks
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside reg plate light dim
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside reg plate light dim
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
slight leak n/s/r hub seal not leaking onto disc
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
slight leak n/s/r hub seal not leaking onto disc
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front cross member corroded
Front brake pads wearing at different rates
Lift detected at offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints
Rear tyres getting low on tread
Slight play at offside front track rod end
Various corrosion around chassis
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake pads wearing at different rates
Lift detected at offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints
Rear tyres getting low on tread
Slight play at offside front track rod end
Various corrosion around chassis
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Corrosion in NSR and OSR chassis members.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear doors do not open from the outside
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear doors do not open from the outside
rear wiper blade split
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VF03 ZST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 VF03 ZST, 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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VF03 ZST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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