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M321 NCE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,836 mi
Last recorded115,836 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 NCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,585 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

transfer case oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2018 109,585 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

transfer case oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 103,858 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2017 103,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 64,101 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 64,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,993 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,781 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,926 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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M321 NCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M321 NCE, 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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M321 NCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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