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N77 COL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,194 mi
Last recorded115,194 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 COL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 115,194 miles

Front barr below radiator corroded & broken

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust joints thin & corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 110,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front panel below radiator corroded & holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,679 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,759 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. in load space (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,548 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 88,548 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 88,147 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,921 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,499 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,177 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 79,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking at rear engine (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,962 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,815 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,815 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,425 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,396 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,307 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread due to age of tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,802 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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N77 COL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N77 COL, 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 N77 COL registered?

N77 COL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is N77 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N77 COL shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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