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NY03 NVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

214,464 mi
Last recorded214,464 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 NVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 214,464 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 214,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind air bag (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 308,788 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 308,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Near ABS modulator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 180,271 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 180,271 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 168,296 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 168,296 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 156,489 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 156,487 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 142,797 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 142,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 129,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 116,994 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 116,994 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,645 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front shocker bottom bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 98,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,842 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 87,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,679 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,864 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 64,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2006 53,996 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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NY03 NVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NY03 NVB, 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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NY03 NVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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