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NY03 ODH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

158,991 mi
Last recorded158,991 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 ODH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 158,991 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 158,991 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 158,908 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 158,539 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 158,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 158,239 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 158,239 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 144,546 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mudflap mountings corroded

nearside rear bumpstop damaged

slight brake vibration

Fail 26 Mar 2019 144,546 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

both front brake backplates corroded

mudflap mountings corroded

nearside rear bumpstop damaged

slight brake vibration

Pass 19 Mar 2018 143,231 miles

Both front back pates corroded

Mudguard insecure Both rear ()

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 142,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front back plates corroded

Mudguard insecure Both rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 140,368 miles

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

Corrosion on front back plates

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on all (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 140,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion on front back plates

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on all (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 137,996 miles

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

Centre exhaust flange corroded

Corrosion on rear chassis

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all four back plates

Pass 15 Oct 2014 134,226 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,937 miles

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

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 28 Feb 2013 130,150 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 130,147 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 109,917 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 109,891 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on fuel filter

Pass 28 May 2009 91,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,242 miles

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

unable to inspect front to rear steel brake pipes, they run along top off chassis rail.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,552 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 64,552 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,003 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 ODH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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