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S44 NAG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,958 mi
Last recorded130,958 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 NAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 130,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 130,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper mounting for shock absorber weld torn and corroded (poor repair) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 130,905 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 125,617 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 125,617 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter weeping diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,253 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,184 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 122,184 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reverse light lens broken,sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,487 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,324 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 113,323 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 108,901 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view does not park in correct position (8.2.1c)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,849 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,848 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,847 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,806 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 64,806 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,281 miles

Rear brake pads estimate 3mm remaining

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,936 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 25,927 miles

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

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

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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S44 NAG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 S44 NAG, 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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S44 NAG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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