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NL03 ERK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

185,323 mi
Last recorded185,323 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 ERK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 185,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front of rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 176,500 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 176,500 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 165,910 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play new item but inner spring seams weak with lift visible (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front end of sill and rear end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 160,827 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 160,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded by abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 155,691 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 155,691 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 151,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 146,484 miles

Front Lower Rad protector corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 141,812 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 135,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 130,393 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 130,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil axle seal (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil axle seal (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 123,207 miles

both front d/shafts slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,555 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 114,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 103,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,550 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 71,469 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,103 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,226 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,351 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,833 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 23,833 miles

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

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

rear diff has a excessive oil leak from the oil seal.

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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NL03 ERK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NL03 ERK, 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 NL03 ERK registered?

NL03 ERK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for NL03 ERK shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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