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NH03 OKZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 OKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,199 miles

Chassis corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 85,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all visable suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

headlamps deteriorated

parking brake has low reserve travel

suspension components corroded

underbody and chassis has been undersealed and heavily soiled with mud, unable to inspect for corrosion due to this

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s o/s lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underneath vehicle has been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 80,772 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s o/s lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underneath vehicle has been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2019 76,185 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

both inner sills has slight corrosion

chassis has signs of corrosion in places

Fail 26 Feb 2018 74,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

both inner sills has slight corrosion

chassis has signs of corrosion in places

Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just meets legal limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear chassis/out-rigger corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both inner sills slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,145 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis/out-rigger holded within 30cm of nearside body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunstrip (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just meets legal limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear chassis/out-rigger corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both inner sills slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis slightly corroded

front bumper bracket corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis slightly corroded

front bumper bracket corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside and nearside front inner sills slightly corroded

both offside and nearside rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,079 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside and nearside front inner sills slightly corroded

both offside and nearside rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,202 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis slightly corroded (surface)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,202 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis slightly corroded (surface)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,528 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corode

Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust starting to corode

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,693 miles

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

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

n/s/f shockabsorber bottom bush starting to deteriate

o/s/f position lamp not as bright as n/s/f position lamp

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,613 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades split at ends

Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,613 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades split at ends

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,580 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,549 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,902 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 36,326 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 OKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 NH03 OKZ, 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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NH03 OKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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