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VO03 NCJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,986 mi
Last recorded168,986 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 NCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 168,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 163,923 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 163,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 159,832 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 151,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 May 2014 151,449 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 May 2013 138,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 138,222 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 124,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,631 miles

High level brake light not working.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,142 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,140 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,159 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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VO03 NCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO03 NCJ, 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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VO03 NCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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