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CE53 NDK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

221,554 mi
Last recorded221,554 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 221,554 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pump - wet dirt covering

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 221,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Silencer removed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pump - wet dirt covering

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 131,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front bumper modified

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 129,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 126,180 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,601 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()

Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear differential area

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2018 119,597 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()

Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear differential area

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2017 112,417 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear step corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2017 112,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear step corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,781 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,355 miles

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

front tyres perished

rear chassis corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2015 87,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres perished

rear chassis corroding

Pass 20 May 2014 76,044 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 76,044 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 72,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 68,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,319 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 58,348 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,578 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 50,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 50,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,321 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 45,321 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,406 miles

Oil leak

offside front hub seal leaking

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2006 43,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside front hub seal leaking

outer sill covers fitted

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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CE53 NDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 NDK, 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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CE53 NDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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