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VK03 NJE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,186 mi
Last recorded164,186 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 164,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front drag link end rubber boots holed

handbrake travel lazy

poor image both headlamps

small holes caused by corrosion both rear inner arches near seatbelt mounts

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some play steering column lower universal joint

Pass 13 Oct 2023 160,932 miles

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

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

poor image both headlamps

rear chassis rails,outriggers,crossmembers ,front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

rear floorpan showing signs of corrosion

small hole offside bottom balljoint rubber boot

small holes both drag link end rubber boots

Pass 17 Oct 2022 153,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 149,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 142,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 133,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,043 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 125,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,949 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,136 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 108,048 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 107,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,573 miles

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

TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,392 miles

PASSENGER REAR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,392 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

PASSENGER REAR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMP STAIN AROUND FUEL FILTER

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMP STAIN AROUND FUEL FILTER

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,560 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,395 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 77,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,760 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,031 miles

possible power steering fluid leak, both track control arm ball joints have very slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2007 45,304 miles

nearside wiper blade, rear brake pads

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,918 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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VK03 NJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK03 NJE, 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 VK03 NJE registered?

VK03 NJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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