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N70 KAW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,430 mi
Last recorded143,430 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 143,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 141,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 140,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 136,101 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,619 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 133,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 10 May 2017 132,718 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to rear shocker (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to off side rear shocker (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear sill holed next to body mount but not affecting body security

engine oil over steering box possible leak but cant tell

near side front sill holed but not affecting body security

Pass 19 May 2016 122,628 miles

Both front shocks damp

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges

Both rear trailing arm front bushes worn

Both rear tyres perished

Engine and gear box oil leaks

Front and rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 122,628 miles

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

Both front shocks damp

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges

Both rear trailing arm front bushes worn

Both rear tyres perished

Engine and gear box oil leaks

Front and rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 108,600 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 108,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

under body rust

Pass 29 May 2014 99,959 miles

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 21 May 2013 95,879 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight leak from steering box

Fail 20 May 2013 95,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

oil leaks from engine and gear box

slight leak from steering box

Pass 10 May 2012 91,237 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall (but not to cords)

Fail 2 May 2012 91,237 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall (but not to cords)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,185 miles

Both Wiper Blades Split on Ends

N/S/R Brake Pads Getting Low

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

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,185 miles

Both Wiper Blades Split on Ends

N/S/R Brake Pads Getting Low

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,857 miles

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

very rusty chassie and tow bar

Fail 20 Jul 2010 77,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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)

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

very rusty chassie and tow bar

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,883 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 54,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 May 2006 46,246 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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N70 KAW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N70 KAW, 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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N70 KAW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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