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N17 PLM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,521 mi
Last recorded111,521 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 PLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 111,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 110,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,642 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

surface corrosion evident through out underside

Fail 31 Jan 2019 108,642 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bump stop missing

surface corrosion evident through out underside

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,076 miles

surface corrosion evident throughout underside

Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,295 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,989 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,229 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both chassis rails slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,971 miles

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

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

nearside washer jet requires attention soon

oil leak around engine

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,519 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,513 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,513 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 7 Oct 2009 74,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,620 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 66,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,447 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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N17 PLM 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 72.7%.

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 N17 PLM, 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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What year was N17 PLM registered?

N17 PLM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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