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MD03 NGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,090 mi
Last recorded183,090 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 NGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 183,090 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 173,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion on both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear behind N/S/F wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 266,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

cant inspect welds due to thick sealer

chassis corroded

rear axle (watts linkage) lower bush slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2016 880,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

body is heavily undersealed

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 159,466 miles

Anti-roll bar missing pump (2.4.G.1)

Front Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired and rear (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s x 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear brake disc shields corroded and missing

rear chassis has heavy corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2015 151,844 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 143,507 miles

Corrosion n/s/r chassis

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 142,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Corrosion n/s/r chassis

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 132,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

fuiel pipes forming crossion

radiator carrier bar forming crossion

Fail 13 Nov 2012 132,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

fuiel pipes forming crossion

radiator carrier bar forming crossion

Fail 6 Oct 2012 132,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in nearside head light

nearside & offside rear brake back plates corroded away

Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,445 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 114,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,025 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 86,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,740 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 67,735 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,227 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 51,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 NGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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