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N123 LEO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 LEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 148,226 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 141,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 139,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,906 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 106,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,862 miles

Front minor axle leak from input shaft seal

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 99,862 miles

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

Front minor axle leak from input shaft seal

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,927 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

minor oil leak from front axle

Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,620 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 61,620 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2006 42,008 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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N123 LEO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N123 LEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N123 LEO registered?

N123 LEO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is N123 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 LEO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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