MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested because of flexible hoses (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front flexi hose not secured
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All tyres low tread
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Linkage bush above diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
All tyres low tread
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine covers and under trays fitted
fuel filter housing broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine covers and under trays fitted
fuel filter housing broken
near side rear rear seat stiff to lock in position
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded going toflex joints at lower bulkhead nearside
nearside rear hub seal leaking
offside rear disc poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake travel high
removed obstructions from w.screen
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ03 HGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 NJ03 HGU, 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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NJ03 HGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 2003.
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