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NJ03 XOZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

158,459 mi
Last recorded158,459 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 XOZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 158,459 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 158,459 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 137,404 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded

rear stabilizer bar bush slightly worn

underbody and chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2023 137,372 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,746 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front body mountings slight corrosion

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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn watt links slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,438 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,831 miles

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

centre of chassis showing signs of corrosion

rear backplates corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,949 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,175 miles

rear backplates corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,489 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,979 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,243 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 XOZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

NJ03 XOZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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