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WN03 NVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,740 mi
Last recorded164,740 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 NVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 164,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 163,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 163,006 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 158,322 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 151,100 miles

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2018 143,287 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 141,948 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 141,948 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

near side rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

near side rear suspension hight sensor broken

rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 136,534 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

boot does not shut

near side rear suspension hight sensor broken

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 132,450 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 132,450 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 126,015 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 126,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 114,887 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 104,533 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear chassis,front tyres ,offside track rod end and steering box just passed MOT at time of test

Fail 4 May 2011 104,533 miles

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear chassis,front tyres ,offside track rod end and steering box just passed MOT at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,837 miles

Offside Mirror glass held in mirror with tape

Transfer box/Gearbox Slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant pipe weeping coolant when pressurized on to expansion tank

Offside Mirror glass held in mirror with tape

Offside front tyre nail in tread

Oil leak front and rear of engine

Rear number plate slight deterioration

Transfer box/Gearbox Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,352 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 69,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2007 54,516 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 54,516 miles

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

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 NVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVX, 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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WN03 NVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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