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DX03 NBD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 137,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 133,304 miles

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

under side has corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2019 133,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play in front of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by anti-roll bar link (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting last body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under side has corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,934 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,531 miles

chassis corroded

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/f tyre getting close to min limits

small chips with slight cracks to windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,005 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both front wiperblades split on ends.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 101,946 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both front wiperblades split on ends.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,290 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,517 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,337 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,520 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 73,520 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,229 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 59,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,858 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 44,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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DX03 NBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX03 NBD, 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 DX03 NBD registered?

DX03 NBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is DX03 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 NBD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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