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NJ03 FCE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,692 mi
Last recorded141,692 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 FCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 141,692 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,835 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,599 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 96,159 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 96,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,670 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,645 miles

Centre Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

both rear tyre treads stepped

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,650 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,341 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 70,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,494 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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NJ03 FCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ03 FCE, 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 NJ03 FCE registered?

NJ03 FCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for NJ03 FCE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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