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NA03 LGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

275,484 mi
Last recorded275,484 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 LGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 275,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 257,562 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 243,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 227,241 miles

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 206,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 182,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 182,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 160,620 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 131,419 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 131,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,574 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,352 miles

brake hose metal fittings badly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 127,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake hose metal fittings badly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,433 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 125,143 miles

Nearside front tyre worn.

Seat belts of side facing rear seats not fully checked.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 125,143 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn.

Seat belts of side facing rear seats not fully checked.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,767 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,368 miles

*front tyres worn on edges*

*o/side rear tyre stepped on inner edge*

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,368 miles

*front tyres worn on edges*

*o/side rear tyre stepped on inner edge*

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,684 miles

*rear tyres stepped on inner edges*

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,690 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 LGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NA03 LGU, 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 NA03 LGU registered?

NA03 LGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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