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AJ53 NRF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,237 mi
Last recorded144,237 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 144,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 138,682 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 138,676 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front shocks bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 132,911 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 131,678 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 131,678 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 129,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 109,509 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,540 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,204 miles

vehicles windows have been tinted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 98,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicles windows have been tinted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 92,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 89,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 82,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,666 miles

1. windscreen chipped. †2. head light aim slightly low. †3. rear seats up so unable to test with rear belts. †4.

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 NRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NRF, 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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AJ53 NRF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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