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VN03 NPA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,818 mi
Last recorded137,818 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 NPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes stating to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted to nearside front and rear and offside rear ()

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front of power steering pump leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 137,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes stating to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted to nearside front and rear and offside rear ()

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front of power steering pump leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner wing (under bonnet) under abs pump corrosion to pump mounting prescribed area (marked with white spray)

Pass 11 Dec 2019 130,801 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 1 Dec 2019 130,795 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,355 miles

Front engin oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf inner wings / bulk head under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lense cracked

brake fluid res on min fluid level

Fail 3 Dec 2018 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axel and chasis to main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded latral over axel to front main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Front engin oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf inner wings / bulk head under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lense cracked

brake fluid res on min fluid level

Pass 5 Dec 2017 112,360 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible.

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

Offside Front Headlamp condensation.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 112,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible.

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

Offside Front Headlamp condensation.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 97,932 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,066 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,620 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 81,164 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,112 miles

advise - brakepipes are cleaned/greased

advise - chassis is wax - oiled

advise - handbrake light needs repairing

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,493 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise - handbrake warning light stays on

Pass 29 May 2010 57,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,630 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,355 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,719 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 NPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN03 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

VN03 NPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 NPA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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