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EU53 NWM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

204,677 mi
Last recorded204,677 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 204,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 193,608 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 182,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 176,677 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 171,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 165,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 157,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 145,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 134,839 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring components

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2016 127,974 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,776 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 96,776 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,933 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,803 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge in sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,979 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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EU53 NWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EU53 NWM, 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 EU53 NWM registered?

EU53 NWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is EU53 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 NWM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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