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J70 NTA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,708 mi
Last recorded88,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 NTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body is covered

Fail 27 Oct 2025 88,708 miles

Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body is covered

Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,282 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area not to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 85,764 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

middle exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2021 83,203 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

middle exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,161 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area not to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A not to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A not to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,160 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,158 miles

Electrical wiring insecure BATTERY TERMINALS (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FOUR (3.6.B.4e)

CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OS MUD GUARD S INSECURE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,887 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness around fuel filter

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,824 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,091 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 64,086 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING SLIGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR REAR SEATBELTS NOT FULLY INSPECTION

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,825 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 39,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,687 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,160 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 25,157 miles

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

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

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 16 Mar 2006 24,690 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 24,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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J70 NTA 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 70.4%.

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 J70 NTA, 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 J70 NTA registered?

J70 NTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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