MOT Status
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154,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel filter insecure
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
fuel filter insecure
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
front to rear brake pipes corroded
steering noisey
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
steering noisey
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
unable to test rear seats
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak from front diff
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak from front diff
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
EGR COOLER MOUNTING BOLTS MISSING
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine has oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine has oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL03 HCA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 HCA, 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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NL03 HCA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.
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