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NC03 DVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,597 mi
Last recorded139,597 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 DVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 139,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at watts joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 139,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at watts joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 122,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,173 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,003 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 21 Apr 2011 81,615 miles

O/S/R (axle tie rod has play in the centre bush)

O/S/R child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,111 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,516 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,516 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,905 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 DVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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