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VN03 NNK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,800 mi
Last recorded205,800 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 205,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 205,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 185,016 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 185,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 165,238 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 165,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2015 156,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

slight play nsf /osf lower ball joints

slight play nsf /osf track rod ends

Fail 8 Feb 2015 156,242 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

slight play nsf /osf lower ball joints

slight play nsf /osf track rod ends

Pass 29 Jan 2014 146,126 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 134,072 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2013 134,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2012 126,764 miles

exhaust corroded

n s front tyre worn low

o s front fog lamp lens broken

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2011 118,878 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 118,878 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,052 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 95,052 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 72,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,857 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,663 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 NNK 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 60.9%.

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 NNK, 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 NNK registered?

VN03 NNK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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