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SN03 NZJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,535 mi
Last recorded166,535 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 NZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 166,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 160,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 157,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light lens broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 157,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light lens broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chassis light corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2017 147,683 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 147,683 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 140,430 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

oil leaks

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2016 135,571 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Jan 2016 135,534 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,329 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 130,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 119,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,461 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 80,586 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber bush started to split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,355 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 67,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 66,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,106 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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SN03 NZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SN03 NZJ, 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 SN03 NZJ registered?

SN03 NZJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is SN03 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 NZJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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