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NC03 DUU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,330 mi
Last recorded173,330 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 DUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 173,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 173,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 168,957 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 168,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower ball joints have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower ball joints have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 161,419 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 161,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 161,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 152,797 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 152,777 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 146,285 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 142,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 142,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 137,588 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 132,302 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,637 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 105,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,992 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,514 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,008 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 DUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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