MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak engine steering // ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %
Brakes ; n/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation
Engine / bay covers / other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Note ; Engine , at o/s , evidence of possible fuel leak , unsure of origin
Note ; damage at n/s/f bumper taped over
Note ; oil leaks , around engine & at turbo oil feed hose banjo at turbo
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering ; n/s & o/s trackrod ends have slight play in ball joint
Tyres ; object in n/s/f & o/s/f tread , may be punctured
Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %
Brakes ; n/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation
Engine / bay covers / other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; Engine , at o/s , evidence of possible fuel leak , unsure of origin
Note ; damage at n/s/f bumper taped over
Note ; oil leaks , around engine & at turbo oil feed hose banjo at turbo
Steering ; n/s & o/s trackrod ends have slight play in ball joint
Tyres ; object in n/s/f & o/s/f tread , may be punctured
Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only 4 WD
Brakes ; n/s/f brake pads worn thin , at limit
Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroded
Brakes ; parking brake has little reserve travel
Engine / bay covers under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Lighting ; o/s headlamp lense deteriorated , slight affecting beam image
Steering ; slight play o/s track rod end
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only 4 WD
Brakes ; n/s/f brake pads worn thin , at limit
Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroded
Brakes ; parking brake has little reserve travel
Engine / bay covers under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Lighting ; o/s headlamp lense deteriorated , slight affecting beam image
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering ; slight play o/s track rod end
13 pin towbar socket damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
13 pin towbar socket damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
high level stop light not working
offside rear bump stop missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
high level stop light not working
offside rear bump stop missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CK53 NSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 CK53 NSU, 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 CK53 NSU registered?
CK53 NSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is CK53 NSU safe to buy?
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