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N3 MMD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,814 mi
Last recorded154,814 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 154,814 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2026 154,814 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 143,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,040 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 134,040 miles

Central Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 121,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,013 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Sep 2022 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 115,677 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 115,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,467 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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N3 MMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N3 MMD, 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 N3 MMD registered?

N3 MMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is N3 MMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 MMD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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