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T1 NDS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 NDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,211 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 81,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,731 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 76,630 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,838 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf + osf (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 72,324 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,928 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing on outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,453 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,608 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,326 miles

Oil leak

rear brake disc's starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,405 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,723 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,697 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,261 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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T1 NDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T1 NDS, 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 T1 NDS registered?

T1 NDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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