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RE03 NCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

216,388 mi
Last recorded216,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 NCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 216,388 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 215,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 208,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 201,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 200,561 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 192,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 180,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 169,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 155,455 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 155,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 139,093 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 123,331 miles

screen damage

Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,278 miles

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

front no plate minor damage

minor engine oil leak

o/s rear hub seal minor oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,025 miles

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

front no plate minor damage

n/s front track control arm minor play detected rear arm

Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,851 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,614 miles

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

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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RE03 NCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RE03 NCU, 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 RE03 NCU registered?

RE03 NCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RE03 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 NCU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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