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NC03 UVL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

218,444 mi
Last recorded218,444 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 218,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 217,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 216,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 214,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 211,860 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 210,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 208,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 205,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 205,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 200,949 miles

Engine has bad oil leak

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 200,949 miles

Engine has bad oil leak

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 185,235 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 169,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns+os side steps coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 169,408 miles

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

ns+os side steps coroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 151,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 151,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 131,448 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 131,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,032 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 86,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,619 miles

front tyre tread depths near legal minimum.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,989 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 UVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

NC03 UVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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The MOT history for NC03 UVL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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