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RE03 NDJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,969 mi
Last recorded101,969 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 NDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 101,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 100,021 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 3 May 2024 100,014 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2022 89,536 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pitman arm (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides front of wheel outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers door catch stiff

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 86,458 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,825 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 77,823 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear Axle WATTS LINKAGE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Central support bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,250 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 72,745 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,705 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,855 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,087 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 52,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,836 miles

TYRES WORN ON ONE EDGE . RECOMMEND 4 NEW TYRES

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,421 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

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 NDJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

RE03 NDJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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