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LC03 NFN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,453 mi
Last recorded174,453 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 NFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 174,453 miles

Front Headlamps Slightly loose

NSF Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 171,418 miles

further most rear seats not present at time of test seat belts not tested offside and nearside

Pass 9 Oct 2023 165,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 161,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 161,660 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 157,769 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to rear chassis.

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 152,597 miles

rear bump stops missing.

Fail 9 Oct 2020 152,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over cross member. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 140,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak.

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 133,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 133,961 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage rear broken step. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 127,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,494 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,534 miles

battery cover fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,594 miles

Some rust on some metal brake pipes.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,530 miles

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

Some rust on some metal brake pipes.

o/s/f outer track rod end has some play, may require attention soon.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 81,396 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,852 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,901 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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LC03 NFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Beige 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 LC03 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

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

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