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N16 NGD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,255 mi
Last recorded128,255 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 NGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 128,255 miles

3rd row seats folded away. Unable to carry out full checks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Suspension ACE pipes corroded at rear

child seat base fitted to 2nd row n/s seat

o/s/r hub slightly leaking grease

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Feb 2014 128,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

3rd row seats folded away. Unable to carry out full checks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Suspension ACE pipes corroded at rear

child seat base fitted to 2nd row n/s seat

o/s/r hub slightly leaking grease

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r suspension hight sensor arm insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,198 miles

exhaust system joints and support hangers corroded

oil leaks gearbox/engine areas

rear brake discs lipped,rusty and slightly reduced brake surface

Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 102,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 73,278 miles

hand brake travel getting high

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,468 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 64,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 51,023 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 51,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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N16 NGD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N16 NGD, 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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N16 NGD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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