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NC03 LVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,582 mi
Last recorded88,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 LVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 86,487 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,147 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 81,407 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,215 miles

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,546 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 75,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,296 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside inner sill corroding

rear offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,271 miles

advise appears to have slight leak from osr hub

advise chassis excessivly corroded in places but not holed.

advise slight play in steering box.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,598 miles

Front diff leaking

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

Off side rear half shaft leaking

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

Unable to check welding due to under seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front diff leaking

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

Off side rear half shaft leaking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,250 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,790 miles

off side rear outer half shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2010 43,790 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

off side rear outer half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,055 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 LVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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