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NC03 LVD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,005 mi
Last recorded173,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 LVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 173,005 miles

corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 May 2020 170,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 166,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,509 miles

reverse light damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear chassis legs corroded

both side steps and rear step corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 119,771 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear chassis legs corroded

both side steps and rear step corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 107,849 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,769 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 100,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,970 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 94,962 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,858 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 80,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,869 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 74,867 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2008 74,815 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,032 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,907 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 LVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LVD, 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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What year was NC03 LVD registered?

NC03 LVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is NC03 LVD safe to buy?

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