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NV03 SRX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

129,533 mi
Last recorded129,533 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 SRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 129,533 miles

Rear chassis & all suspension components 'rusting'

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,948 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle to above rear axle corroding & getting thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 127,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle to above rear axle corroding & getting thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 126,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded short link pipe to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 124,611 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 124,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion to rear half of chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2019 120,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn @ axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn @ axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion to rear half of chassis

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,188 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 105,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,349 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 100,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,137 miles

rear shockabsorbers week but not leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,354 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 92,354 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,596 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,227 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 29 Jul 2010 77,821 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

some lift steering arm to drag link joint

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,411 miles

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

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

some lift steering arm to drag link joint

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,255 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 34,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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NV03 SRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NV03 SRX, 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 NV03 SRX registered?

NV03 SRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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