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WN03 NJK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,623 mi
Last recorded177,623 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 NJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 177,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 168,292 miles

Nearside Rear outer half shaft seal has a slight leak but brake disc and brake pads not contaminated at time of mot test

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 168,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 147,401 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 147,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre waering on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 129,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 123,772 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to suspension bellow

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,668 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2015 109,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2014 103,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 103,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 97,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 94,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,470 miles

rear chassis corroding

Fail 9 May 2012 78,464 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear chassis corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,241 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,230 miles

1>> Noticed slight bind in park brake . †2>> Nsr towpack brace bar back bolt loose through chassis .

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 29,790 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

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 NJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJK, 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 NJK registered?

WN03 NJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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