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RO03 NBB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,867 mi
Last recorded114,867 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 NBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,867 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak at Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight fuel leak at tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slight corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed Flex brake pipe chafed in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak Engine

Underside Undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 108,735 miles

Heavily Undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,605 miles

chassis and underbody undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body and mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body and mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,114 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Leading to Nearside Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Leading to Offside Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 106,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Leading to Nearside Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Leading to Offside Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 103,201 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 102,862 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes undersealed

engine cover fitted

oil leak at differential

underside heavily undersealed

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,786 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper deteriated

o/s/f wiper deteriated

Fail 26 Nov 2014 85,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

oil leak from front diff

oil leak from gearbox

slight tear in o/s wiper

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,209 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,879 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 32,904 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,220 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,230 miles

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

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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RO03 NBB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO03 NBB, 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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RO03 NBB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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