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GV03 NRK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,436 mi
Last recorded151,436 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 NRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 151,436 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 148,733 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 148,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 146,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 140,492 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 140,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 133,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper blade poor condition

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

Rear Chassis slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 132,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 126,368 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2018 126,368 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,402 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 115,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,610 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 102,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,348 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,383 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 70,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,353 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,301 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,664 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,662 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,807 miles

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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GV03 NRK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GV03 NRK, 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 GV03 NRK registered?

GV03 NRK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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