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NX03 UNT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,212 mi
Last recorded135,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 UNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 135,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front, nearside rear, offside front, offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 132,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 132,415 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 128,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush has slight play and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc badly pitted and corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush has slight play and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

underside us light corrosion all over

Fail 2 Jul 2021 128,004 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous front to rear (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded to the limit 2nd front to rear one (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush has slight play and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc badly pitted and corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush has slight play and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

underside us light corrosion all over

Pass 20 Jul 2020 122,857 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 122,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,571 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 119,566 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission onto hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,269 miles

Oil leak ()

advise all track rod ends worn

front suspension arm mounting bushes worn

nsf osf inner wheel arches corroded

play in osf upper and lower ball joints

Fail 31 Mar 2018 113,269 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak ()

advise all track rod ends worn

front suspension arm mounting bushes worn

nsf osf inner wheel arches corroded

play in osf upper and lower ball joints

Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,194 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

all track rod ends worn

front suspension arm bushes worn

nsf osf inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,009 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,578 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged all fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged all fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,309 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,610 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,593 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,593 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,260 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)

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 UNT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 NX03 UNT, 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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NX03 UNT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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