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WN03 NDE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

130,017 mi
Last recorded130,017 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 NDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 130,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,109 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 124,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 115,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 103,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,244 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,703 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on the centre track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on the centre track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis corrosion set in

slight play in lower steering box

vehicle tested wet

Pass 3 Aug 2014 78,561 miles

front grille insecure

slight play in o/s outer track rod end

Fail 2 Aug 2014 78,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front grille insecure

slight play in o/s outer track rod end

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,808 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,186 miles

Chassis corroded

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Chassis corroded

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,644 miles

Abnormal tread wear rear tyres

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 62,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r and o/s/r abnormal tyre tread wear

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,269 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,032 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 46,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,703 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,918 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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WN03 NDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WN03 NDE, 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 WN03 NDE registered?

WN03 NDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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