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SP03 NMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,595 mi
Last recorded145,595 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 NMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 145,595 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 141,776 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 141,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 138,018 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 138,018 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing on center of axal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 133,561 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

surface corrosion on chassis ,outriggers and body mountings

Fail 23 Nov 2015 133,549 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs corroded

surface corrosion on chassis ,outriggers and body mountings

Pass 2 Feb 2015 127,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 115,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,174 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 73,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,520 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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SP03 NMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP03 NMZ, 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 SP03 NMZ registered?

SP03 NMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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