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NM03 GNY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,844 mi
Last recorded165,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 GNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 165,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 148,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,476 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 144,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 139,064 miles

Central Front fluid leak but not ex from diff

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 139,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Central Front fluid leak but not ex from diff

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 131,896 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 131,895 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to main run (Chalk marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint dust cover torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,860 miles

rear blade deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear blade deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,819 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 74,758 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,179 miles

High level brake light inop

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,164 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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NM03 GNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NM03 GNY, 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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NM03 GNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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