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OE03 NBG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,642 mi
Last recorded167,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 NBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 167,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 163,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 161,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 158,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,668 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 154,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,435 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 150,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 146,441 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,217 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,619 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear most and offside rear and centre rear seat's folded flat.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,183 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre brake light not working.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,792 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,860 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 79,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,998 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 68,998 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,090 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,104 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,803 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 31,803 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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OE03 NBG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE03 NBG, 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 OE03 NBG registered?

OE03 NBG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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