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NX03 UPE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,486 mi
Last recorded181,486 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 UPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 181,486 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also difs and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Pass 28 Aug 2023 172,869 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2022 169,434 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 167,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 162,102 miles

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

both chassis legs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 153,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 147,286 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 142,067 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,307 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 122,307 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,907 miles

O/S/Front and O/S/Rear bumpstop missing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 94,884 miles

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

O/S/Front and O/S/Rear bumpstop missing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,763 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,763 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,969 miles

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

ace pipes leaking offside rear of pump but wiring to the pump has been disconnected

unable to check rearmost seats and seatbelts due to dog box in rear

Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ace pipes leaking offside rear of pump but wiring to the pump has been disconnected

nearside rear tyre has metal stuck out of side

required one litre of engine oil prior to start of test

unable to check rearmost seats and seatbelts due to dog box in rear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,737 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,493 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,829 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 UPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

NX03 UPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NX03 UPE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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