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M16 NRH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 NRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 109,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential input shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front shock absorber mounting towers corroded around mounting bolts at base fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area of tyre 255/55/18 109v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential input shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front shock absorber mounting towers corroded around mounting bolts at base fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 101,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,638 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,326 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,509 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,183 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,214 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,495 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,527 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M16 NRH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M16 NRH, 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 M16 NRH registered?

M16 NRH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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