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EK53 NXG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,652 mi
Last recorded100,652 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,652 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2023 100,650 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2022 100,560 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 98,393 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,380 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 96,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,861 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,885 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,624 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 69,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,009 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 66,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 59,932 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 59,932 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2010 51,202 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,206 miles

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

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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EK53 NXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EK53 NXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 NXG registered?

EK53 NXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 NXG shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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