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WJ53 ZTX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ZTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,779 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,729 miles

Rear chassis has surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 102,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear chassis has surface corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,428 miles

OSF hub seal slightly leaking.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 88,428 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

OSF hub seal slightly leaking.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,852 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front nudge bar holed & rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,852 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front nudge bar holed & rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,318 miles

advise n,s,r, bump stop missing

advise exhaust very rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2012 80,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

advise exhausat very rusty

advise n,s,r, bump stop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,412 miles

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

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

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

both lower ball joint covers split

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both lower ball joint covers split

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,755 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,755 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 61,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,715 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,131 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 46,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,463 miles

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

Offside 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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WJ53 ZTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WJ53 ZTX, 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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WJ53 ZTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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