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LC03 NEF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

202,720 mi
Last recorded202,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 NEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 202,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 199,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 199,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 189,997 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 189,990 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 180,386 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 180,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 165,900 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 150,302 miles

Offside Front ace ram slight oil leak.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 241,835 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front ace ram slight oil leak.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,533 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,145 miles

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

slightly damp near offside rear brake pipe

Fail 14 Apr 2014 124,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

slightly damp near offside rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2013 117,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,285 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis has areas of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,236 miles

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2009 78,236 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,096 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,096 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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LC03 NEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LC03 NEF, 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 LC03 NEF registered?

LC03 NEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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