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NY03 OVH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

148,987 mi
Last recorded148,987 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 148,987 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 148,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 145,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 138,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shock mounting (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting bracket corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 803,757 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 135,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 133,221 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 133,221 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,756 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage possible pump!!!!! (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 131,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail alone side chassi leg (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering engine bay (abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering engine bay (brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage possible pump!!!!! (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 131,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 129,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on sidewall.

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

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

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

both front inner wings, front crossmember and door steps corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,780 miles

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

both front inner wings,chassis and front crossmember corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 124,598 miles

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

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

both front inner wings,chassis and front crossmember corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,981 miles

both front inner wings,chassis front crossmember corroding.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 120,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner wings,chassis front crossmember corroding.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 115,981 miles

light corrosion on chassis,front support mounting corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,673 miles

offside sill front rad bracket and chassis starting to corrode .exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 110,642 miles

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

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

offside sill front rad bracket and chassis starting to corrode .exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 105,124 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight surface rust on chassi.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 105,096 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight surface rust on chassi, no access to rear seats and seat belts due to stuff in rear of vehicle.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,688 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,938 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 63,741 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 63,737 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2008 63,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,651 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 41,613 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 OVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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