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NY03 PHZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,315 mi
Last recorded123,315 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 123,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 123,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play plus noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 117,528 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play plus noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 110,992 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 110,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around fuel filter area. Marked yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around shock absorber top mounting. Marked yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around towing eye. Marked yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,660 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 103,277 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 103,277 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes on top of nearside chassis rail. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leaking from unit on rear of engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 98,658 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside lower joint dust covers. (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak on offside front under battery .

Pass 15 May 2017 93,800 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 3 May 2016 89,060 miles

High level brake light in top of rear door not working. unable to be sure it is connected.

Fail 3 May 2016 89,060 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

High level brake light in top of rear door not working. unable to be sure it is connected.

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

Pass 6 May 2015 84,445 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges.

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

High level brake light not working. Unable to determine if it is connected.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 79,967 miles

Engine appears to have several small oil leaks.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 73,107 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 73,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 66,327 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

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

screw found in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2012 66,327 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Slight engine oil leak

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

screw found in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 58,957 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 51,194 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 51,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,338 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 PHZ 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 69.2%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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