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EN53 NRO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,663 mi
Last recorded143,663 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 143,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mpunting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 141,497 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 141,497 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 134,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,929 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,231 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,633 miles

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

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

handbrakes has travel

Fail 26 Feb 2013 99,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

handbrakes has travel

hill decent and traction control warning lights on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,995 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 89,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,916 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM CENTRES. OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED AND FULL OF WATER

Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM CENTRES. OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED AND FULL OF WATER

Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,877 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 64,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,422 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 57,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

near side rear tyre wearing low at centre of tread

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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EN53 NRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EN53 NRO, 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 EN53 NRO registered?

EN53 NRO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EN53 NRO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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