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NJ03 HCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

155,199 mi
Last recorded155,199 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 HCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 155,199 miles

chassis corroded

inner sills corrosion

sill covers

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2025 150,900 miles

plastic sills engine cover

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 146,160 miles

sill covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,258 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 144,258 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 142,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 140,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 136,388 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 125,022 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 125,022 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside side step corroded

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

Oil leak ()

rear door sticking

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside side step corroded

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

Oil leak ()

rear door sticking

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,638 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,438 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,691 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 79,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,972 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,635 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,686 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 57,685 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,956 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,960 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 HCK 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 76.7%.

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 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 HCK, 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 HCK registered?

NJ03 HCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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