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NX03 UOY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,471 mi
Last recorded141,471 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 UOY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 141,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 129,905 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 120,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear steering bar. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 120,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear steering bar. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,457 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,998 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,216 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight oil leaks on gearbox, steering box engine and rear axle.

Surface corrosion to large areas of the chassis

very slight bind to o/s/f brake - it would appear braking system still needs further attention

Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,207 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both wiper blades poor

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight oil leaks on gearbox, steering box engine and rear axle.

Surface corrosion to large areas of the chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both joints (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,967 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both flex hoses at front of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,269 miles

Front front to rear under bonnet upto bulk head brake hoses x1

Nearside Front rusting

Offside Front rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,565 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,881 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,574 miles

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

advise front brake inbalance high at 24%

front wiper rubbers split and smearing screen slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,830 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 28,830 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,547 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,637 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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NX03 UOY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UOY, 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 UOY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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