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OW03 NXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,642 mi
Last recorded172,642 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 NXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 172,642 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 172,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 168,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 162,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 157,389 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 157,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 153,491 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

note has had weld repairs to rear chassis

Fail 8 Aug 2022 153,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

note has had weld repairs to rear chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2021 149,334 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 149,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 145,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 139,826 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 132,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 109,892 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,892 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,994 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,582 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,582 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,164 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake at end of acceptable

NSR tyre has cut inside tread pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,022 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,327 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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OW03 NXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW03 NXX, 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 OW03 NXX registered?

OW03 NXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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The MOT history for OW03 NXX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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