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BO53 NSM

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,620 mi
Last recorded134,620 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 NSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,620 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,196 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 127,173 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,445 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general underbody mostly at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,529 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,517 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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BO53 NSM is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 81,865 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 BO53 NSM, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BO53 NSM registered?

BO53 NSM is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is BO53 NSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 NSM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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