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NA03 AAX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,249 mi
Last recorded100,249 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 AAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,249 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 120,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked In Yellow Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,605 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 112,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Hole in chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 406,933 miles

Central Front oil leak at engine

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 406,895 miles

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

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

Central Front oil leak at engine

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,074 miles

all tyre walls perished.!!!

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

offside and nearside front brake furrules corroded.!!!

rear back step corroded.!!!

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyre walls perished.!!!

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

offside and nearside front brake furrules corroded.!!!

rear back step corroded.!!!

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,208 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,207 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,225 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,400 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,589 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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NA03 AAX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NA03 AAX, 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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NA03 AAX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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