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AJ53 NNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 108,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 104,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 93,556 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 92,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,465 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 90,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,040 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,496 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 83,495 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 82,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,134 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TRACK ROD END

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

stone chips to screen

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,583 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,526 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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AJ53 NNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AJ53 NNU, 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 AJ53 NNU registered?

AJ53 NNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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