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SR03 NFU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 NFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 177,263 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 171,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded up ()

Fail 25 Feb 2020 171,402 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded up ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 169,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 169,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 162,188 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 162,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush at wots linkage (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,001 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 155,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,284 miles

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 146,277 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 137,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 130,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front diff has oil leak at o/s seal

rear diff has oil leak

registration lights dimmed

Fail 17 Apr 2014 130,288 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front diff has oil leak at o/s seal

rear diff has oil leak

registration lights dimmed

Pass 20 Apr 2013 123,108 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 122,986 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 113,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 106,131 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 95,721 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 84,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 73,603 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 73,603 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside dooor mirror slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,796 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 58,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SR03 NFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SR03 NFU, 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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SR03 NFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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