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WD03 NFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,769 mi
Last recorded150,769 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 NFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 150,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 141,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,041 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 117,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 108,477 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 91,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 80,138 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 76,306 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 76,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 72,464 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 68,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 63,548 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 60,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,101 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 47,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,504 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 37,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 29,138 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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WD03 NFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WD03 NFZ, 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 WD03 NFZ registered?

WD03 NFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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