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RO03 NCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,123 mi
Last recorded136,123 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 NCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,123 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine slight knocking noise on idol

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses leading to calipers corroded on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses leading to calipers corroded on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 135,909 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 133,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 133,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,878 miles

Chassis at rear coated not allowing proper inspection.

Underside slightly corroded but solid.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 131,243 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak Axle ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 128,083 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,590 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 127,590 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 125,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 122,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,937 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 113,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,690 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 103,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,104 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,104 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2007 80,071 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 67,060 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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RO03 NCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCF, 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 NCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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