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HD03 NYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,664 mi
Last recorded156,664 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 NYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,664 miles

Slight corrosion chassis

Pass 5 Dec 2024 148,337 miles

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 148,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 139,242 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 139,242 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,367 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,350 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 126,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 121,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,431 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 108,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Oil leak just above steering box. ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear surface rust on both rear chassis menbers

Pass 7 Dec 2015 104,353 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,158 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,432 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 96,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,613 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,061 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,824 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 NYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

HD03 NYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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