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NA03 LGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,501 mi
Last recorded171,501 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 LGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 171,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked from top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 169,026 miles

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

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

Rear both bump stops missing

fuel filter weeping fuel

fuel weeping from rear of engine

Pass 7 Dec 2023 166,034 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 165,992 miles

Body mounting fixings missing both front body mounts near cab both rotted away (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sills holed and corroded with in 30cm of seat belt mount both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 163,615 miles

Exhaust flanges are corroded

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear mud guard and mounting is corroded

Offside step corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 163,345 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear inner wheel arch metal bracket rotted out and quarter panel come away and not being held

Offside inner lower siil corroded and holed, not within 30cm of anything

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

ace pipes all heavily corroded

exhaust flanges nearly rotted away

rear back plates on brake discs rotted away

rear chassie heavily corroded and starting to crack at rear near tow bar mountings

rear step rotten

Fail 11 May 2021 163,329 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim dim and headlight so cloudy no pattern seen (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear inner wheel arch metal bracket rotted out and quarter panel come away and not being held

Offside inner lower siil corroded and holed, not within 30cm of anything

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

exhaust flanges nearly rotted away

rear back plates on brake discs rotted away

rear chassie heavily corroded and starting to crack at rear near tow bar mountings

rear step rotten

Pass 27 Aug 2019 162,173 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside side step completely rotted through

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

chassie heavily corroded

cross member under radiator heavily corroded and starting to hole

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2018 160,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 158,712 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion a pillar body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion a pillar body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 148,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,067 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,905 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 84,905 miles

Centre Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,523 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,847 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 56,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 25,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,320 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 LGY 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 82.6%.

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 LGY, 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 LGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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