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D2 NSG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,929 mi
Last recorded162,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 NSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 162,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 157,331 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear mud flap brackets corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 151,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 141,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,458 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,494 miles

Off side front sill has corrosion

both front tyres on 3mm tread

clutch release bearing slightly noisey

off side front mud flap bracket corroded

would benefit from waxoyling chassis

Fail 3 Jul 2020 129,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Off side front sill has corrosion

both front tyres on 3mm tread

clutch release bearing slightly noisey

off side front mud flap bracket corroded

would benefit from waxoyling chassis

Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,490 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four chassis mounted trailing arm bushes signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,608 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,413 miles

front tyres 2.2mm inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,991 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,835 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D2 NSG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 D2 NSG, 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 D2 NSG registered?

D2 NSG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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