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N800 DAA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,885 mi
Last recorded194,885 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 DAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 194,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 193,598 miles

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm play at steering box arm please keep checked (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 189,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 185,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 183,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 180,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 177,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018
Pass 26 Oct 2017 161,798 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 161,797 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 159,784 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 153,345 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 153,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 147,593 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 147,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 142,431 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 142,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 132,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 127,775 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2009 121,150 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 121,150 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 109,842 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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N800 DAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N800 DAA, 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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N800 DAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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