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NH03 LFT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,972 mi
Last recorded179,972 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 LFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 179,972 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 179,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter or sensor area (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 175,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 172,236 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 172,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 168,163 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 154,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 143,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 133,104 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 110,893 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 110,893 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 97,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,057 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 88,535 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Signs of an oil leak on transfer box + gear box

Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,519 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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NH03 LFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NH03 LFT, 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 NH03 LFT registered?

NH03 LFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is NH03 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 LFT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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