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N7 STR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,407 mi
Last recorded109,407 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 STR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,407 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 109,384 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 109,357 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust defective (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, front joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs at fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 105,489 miles

Nearside Body mount

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 101,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,512 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 97,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 95,431 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,189 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,189 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,269 miles

Offside Rear wing insecure

o/s+n/s steps corroded+ insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2019 86,249 miles

Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear o/s+n/s lower lamp lenses missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wing insecure

o/s+n/s steps corroded+ insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,486 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,636 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,474 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 77,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 72,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 64,505 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2009 64,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 55,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,857 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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N7 STR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N7 STR, 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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N7 STR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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