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NX03 UMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,540 mi
Last recorded86,540 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 UMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 84,921 miles

Front Lower Radiator Carrier Corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 80,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rear anti roll bar link nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play with drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,571 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 74,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 68,689 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of binding but free when tested

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 54,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,697 miles

ACE pipes signs of corrosion

Chassis signs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 51,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,615 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 25 May 2012 43,611 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2012 43,611 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside nearside front brake discs and pad worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,560 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread depth.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,626 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 20,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NX03 UMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NX03 UMZ, 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 NX03 UMZ registered?

NX03 UMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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