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MD03 NFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,685 mi
Last recorded188,685 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 NFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 188,685 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Cross member corroded and holed.

Heavy underbody corrosion.

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 188,684 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Cross member corroded and holed.

Heavy underbody corrosion.

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 175,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded.

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

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

Offside rear chassis leg corroded.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 158,970 miles

Coolant level low

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear chassis leg corroded

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2020 158,612 miles

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

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside rear chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear chassis leg corroded

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2019 144,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 144,872 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 135,128 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Some general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2018 134,777 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate poor condition

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,318 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded and weak

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2017 124,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded and weak

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded and worn

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,363 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 101,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,391 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,656 miles

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 10 Jun 2011 81,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,747 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,496 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,651 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,651 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 59,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2006 46,349 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 46,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MD03 NFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MD03 NFF, 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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MD03 NFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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