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NN03 DAD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,814 mi
Last recorded151,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNN03 DAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 151,814 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 147,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 146,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 143,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,394 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 140,371 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 138,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,415 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 130,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,615 miles

Steering box has seepage From pinion seal. (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,977 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 119,977 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,228 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear door stickey to open

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,867 miles

Rear baby seat fitted in rear

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,780 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 112,780 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 110,119 miles

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

advises baby seat fitted in rear

Fail 13 Jan 2014 110,119 miles

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

advises baby seat fitted in rear

Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,932 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 102,932 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,874 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn inside edge

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

Oil leak

gear box slight leak of oil

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,551 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,179 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,162 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,162 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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NN03 DAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NN03 DAD, 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 NN03 DAD registered?

NN03 DAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is NN03 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NN03 DAD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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