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NC03 DTY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,413 mi
Last recorded250,413 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 DTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 250,413 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 151,821 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 145,382 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 141,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 134,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 130,487 miles

Rear advice both rear brake hoses to bracket secure by hose clips

Rear advice two body to chassis mountings not bolted front side of rear axle

note coil springs not air suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,830 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVY CORROSION REAR HALF OF VEHICLE. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 128,824 miles

Shock absorbers insecurely attached O/S ANTI ROLL BAR SHOCK ABSORB ER ASSIST .BOTTOM MOUNTING (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached N/S LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVY CORROSION REAR HALF OF VEHICLE. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 125,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded

slight perishing on chassis end bushes on radius arms front and rear

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

surface corrosion throughout chassis rails

very slight perishing on chassis end bushes on radius arms front and rear

Fail 14 Jan 2016 118,580 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near tow bar forward mounting (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre light not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement damper bottom bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,470 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both no plate lights dim

both rear tyres on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2015 111,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both no plate lights dim

both rear tyres on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

osf suspension v slight play top and bottom ball joints

steering box weeping

Fail 11 Feb 2013 97,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

osf suspension v slight play top and bottom ball joints

steering box weeping

Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,775 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear axel diff showing oil dampness..

the offside rear brake disc protective cover showing corrosion/ incomplete..

Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leaking onto exhaust front pipe

Fail 11 Jan 2012 94,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leaking onto exhaust front pipe

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,153 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 90,153 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,726 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

o/s/ns rear bump stops missing o/s frontbump stop missing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,741 miles

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

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

front brakes 20% out of balance

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,090 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,090 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,780 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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NC03 DTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC03 DTY, 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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NC03 DTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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