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N90 TJH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 TJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 143,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 140,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 139,918 miles

Heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2023 139,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 139,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 133,868 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 133,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 126,204 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 126,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 124,448 miles

Nearside step has corrosion

Offside step has corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2018 124,445 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub onto disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub onto disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside step has corrosion

Offside step has corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,993 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

Oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,652 miles

nearside inner wing corroded and holed next to abs pump

offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

vehicle is corroded underneath

Fail 3 Aug 2016 110,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside inner wing corroded and holed next to abs pump

offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

vehicle is corroded underneath

Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chassis and mountings corroded

nearside rear halfshaft seal weaping oil but not affecting brakes

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 103,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chassis and mountings corroded

nearside rear halfshaft seal weaping oil but not affecting brakes

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,173 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,172 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,988 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,340 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,340 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,683 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2008 43,798 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 43,798 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,578 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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N90 TJH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N90 TJH, 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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N90 TJH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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