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YY03 NNV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,147 mi
Last recorded134,147 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 NNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 134,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 132,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 128,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 126,074 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 126,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 121,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front door check strap not present

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear 7 seat belts unchecked as in the stowed position

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,181 miles

Dust cover split at drop arm end

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Sep 2017 116,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported from abs unit inside wheel arch ns front (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Dust cover split at drop arm end

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,141 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,969 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 102,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 100,836 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 98,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,662 miles

Items in boot preventing test of third row of seats

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

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

Various oil leaks under vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2011 91,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items in boot preventing test of third row of seats

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

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

Various oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,466 miles

damp around steering box

n.s.r bump stop missing

o.s.r disc corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,780 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 86,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,997 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 48,997 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,330 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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YY03 NNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YY03 NNV, 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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YY03 NNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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