MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ns wiper smears on screen
oil leak around front of hydralic anti roll unit
osf brake fluctuating almost to fail limit
osr brake back plate damp
osr brake binding
windscreen chipped
ns wiper smears on screen
oil leak around front of hydralic anti roll unit
osf brake fluctuating almost to fail limit
osr brake back plate damp
osr brake binding
windscreen chipped
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/r hub leaking almost to pads
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/r hub leaking almost to pads
several chips in windscreen
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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FN53 NLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FN53 NLR, 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 FN53 NLR registered?
FN53 NLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FN53 NLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FN53 NLR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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