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HD03 NXT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,394 mi
Last recorded146,394 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 NXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 146,394 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 140,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,277 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,650 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 123,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,904 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 111,253 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark very dirty!!!! (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across rear ()

Pass 14 May 2018 103,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (3.5.1g)

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

engine has slight oil leaking

o/s/r suspension actuator has slight leaking

o/s/r tyre on outer sidewall very perished tyre wearing worn ,cut on outer edge and tears,may require to attention soon

steering box has slight oil leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,441 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear suspension actuator leaking slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,377 miles

rear antiroll bar adjusting shock leaking

Fail 9 Apr 2016 87,377 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear antiroll bar adjusting shock leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,574 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,887 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear tyres cut on tread

Fail 11 Jul 2008 35,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cut on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,499 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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HD03 NXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD03 NXT, 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 HD03 NXT registered?

HD03 NXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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