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AU53 NZF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,229 mi
Last recorded156,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 156,229 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats removed at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jan 2026 156,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats removed at time of test ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 151,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Main Beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,827 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,600 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,575 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 82,680 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at nearside rear corroded but due to position am unable to see how bad and would advise further inspection by presenter (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to wear indicators (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension dropping shortly after switching engine off but am unable to detect leaking component

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,482 miles

nearside headlight adjuster motor running all the time but aim is correct

nearside wiper split and both only just clearing screen

signs of offside front tyre rubbing inner arch cover

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly possibly low

wheel studs not fully through wheelnuts

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,415 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,951 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,061 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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AU53 NZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU53 NZF, 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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AU53 NZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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