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SR03 NZF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,263 mi
Last recorded157,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 NZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2022 157,263 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Heavily corroded with previous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 152,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 148,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 144,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 139,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis box sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,540 miles

chassis box sections corroded

front brake discs worn (needs attention)

rear offside brake pads worn very close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jun 2017 134,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section to body mount holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside central forward main chassis box sections holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside central rear main chassis box sections holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre chassis main box sections outer face holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre forward main chassis box sections holed (2.4.A.3)

chassis box sections corroded

front brake discs worn (needs attention)

rear offside brake pads worn very close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,386 miles

front brake discs worn

rear offside + nearside chassis box sections corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 124,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn

rear offside + nearside chassis box sections corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 116,830 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 27 Jun 2015 116,452 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,044 miles

front brake discs worn

front offside+rear offside +nearside rebound blocks missing

front steering bar offside+nearside drag links ball joints slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,138 miles

Dampness around fuel tank, tank may have slight leak.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,341 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,219 miles

Cracking on offside rear tyre sidewall.

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Cracking on offside rear tyre sidewall.

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,840 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight sweat from fuel filter

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,806 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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SR03 NZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NZF, 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 SR03 NZF registered?

SR03 NZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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