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HS03 NCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,908 mi
Last recorded156,908 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 156,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 154,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 141,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,976 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2009 115,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2008 95,642 miles

REAR DRAG LINK WORN,O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS ON EDGE

Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,180 miles

FRONT NUDGE BAR LOOSE,O/S WIPER DAMAGED,SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S DRAG LINK END,REAR PADS LOW AND 3RD BRAKE LIGHT INNOP

Fail 15 Mar 2007 74,746 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

FRONT NUDGE BAR LOOSE,O/S WIPER DAMAGED,SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S DRAG LINK END,REAR PADS LOW,3RD BRAKE LIGHT INNOP.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,637 miles

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

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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HS03 NCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HS03 NCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS03 NCU registered?

HS03 NCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is HS03 NCU safe to buy?

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