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AJ53 NPA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,401 mi
Last recorded171,401 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 171,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear box section rusty corroded

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 168,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

power steering noisey

Pass 21 Oct 2014 162,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 152,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 138,726 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 125,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 118,294 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 101,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 77,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,491 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres im poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,377 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 39,377 miles

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

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

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

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 NPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

AJ53 NPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AJ53 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 NPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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