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VN03 NNA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,894 mi
Last recorded160,894 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 160,894 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 156,799 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 150,390 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 150,390 miles

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Top mount Corroded/broke off (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 144,470 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 137,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 135,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,119 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 130,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,608 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension mounting areas (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,895 miles

nsf track rod end has play

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,811 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,294 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 108,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 103,367 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake back plate corroded/holed

offside rear brake back plate corroded/holed

Fail 13 May 2013 103,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake back plate corroded/holed

offside rear brake back plate corroded/holed

Pass 14 May 2012 96,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 May 2012 96,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 May 2011 84,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 84,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,781 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 67,393 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 57,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,650 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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VN03 NNA 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 76%.

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 VN03 NNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN03 NNA registered?

VN03 NNA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is VN03 NNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN03 NNA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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