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VF03 ZST

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

153,245 mi
Last recorded153,245 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 153,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,662 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 151,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 149,094 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 135,819 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 135,819 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 122,714 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 122,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,688 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,107 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 115,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,716 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 113,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 112,469 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 109,607 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,901 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 96,601 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,074 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,074 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,431 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,599 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,073 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 68,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,704 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 49,680 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,789 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 37,789 miles

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?

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 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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