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NT03 AHA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

134,269 mi
Last recorded134,269 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 AHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,269 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 130,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and floor covered in underseal and grease

Fail 1 Mar 2023 125,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

chassis and floor covered in underseal and grease

Pass 16 Mar 2022 125,084 miles

rear exhaust loose

Fail 16 Mar 2022 125,084 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust loose

Pass 21 Sep 2020 123,925 miles

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))

under body chassis and brake pipes covered with underseal

Fail 21 Sep 2020 123,925 miles

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))

under body chassis and brake pipes covered with underseal

Offside Rear Inner Towbar attachment likely to become detached nut loose (6.1.6 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 120,603 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 117,312 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 113,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 112,887 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,468 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 101,847 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 97,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 92,667 miles

Oil leak

underside of body and chassy corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 92,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

underside of body and chassy corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 87,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside bump stop missing

Pass 13 May 2011 82,081 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 82,081 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 74,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 74,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 64,407 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 64,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 55,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2007 47,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 47,384 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,061 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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NT03 AHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NT03 AHA, 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 NT03 AHA registered?

NT03 AHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is NT03 AHA safe to buy?

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