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SA03 NEH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,475 mi
Last recorded168,475 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 NEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 168,475 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 168,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 167,713 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft , Front u-j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 167,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling on axle

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose fouling on spring

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level low

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft , Front u-j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 163,433 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 163,433 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 158,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside rear inner sill corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2023 158,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tramp bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tramp bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corrosion

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 151,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 143,342 miles

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess at offside front at chassis leg (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 141,657 miles

light mist of oil on suspension pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,904 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 134,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,540 miles

Rear prop bush rubber cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,976 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 123,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak onto a/r/b/link (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,910 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,246 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,792 miles

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

w/blades have slight tear at ends

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,874 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,925 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,890 miles

NSR BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Oil leak

tailgate blade torn

Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

NSR BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Oil leak

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

tailgate blade torn

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,641 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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SA03 NEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SA03 NEH, 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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SA03 NEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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