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VN03 NMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

169,952 mi
Last recorded169,952 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 NMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 169,952 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 169,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Damper Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Damper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 154,618 miles

Both front lower ball joints have play in

Both track rod end on rear of hub have play in

Engine oil leak

Front and rear brake pad are low and offside rear disc scored

Slight play in rear watts linkage

Pass 25 Feb 2020 141,372 miles

Both front lower ball joints have play

Nearside Front Anti roll bar D bush has play

Nearside Front Rear of hub track rod end has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2019 129,105 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL

Pass 28 Jan 2018 121,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 111,068 miles

Offside Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 102,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,834 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,945 miles

1.corrosion under vehicle . 2.corrosion on brake components/pipes/ferrules etc.

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,945 miles

1.corrosion under vehicle . 2.corrosion on brake components/pipes/ferrules etc.

Pass 17 May 2012 88,022 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 88,022 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,312 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 76,258 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 68,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 63,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 59,424 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 59,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,249 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 49,249 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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VN03 NMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN03 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 VN03 NMZ registered?

VN03 NMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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