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FN53 NLY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,486 mi
Last recorded179,486 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 NLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 179,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 175,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning full beam (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also repaired, various parts across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 175,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning full beam (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also repaired, various parts across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 167,514 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 163,041 miles

rear axle lower out of the 3,slight play in panard linkage rose joint

Pass 16 Sep 2021 155,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 149,342 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear hub seal leak

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 146,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 146,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 135,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub to axle joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub to axle joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 135,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub to axle joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub to axle joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 126,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front engine oil leak

child seats fitted,,n/s/r,centre rear

Fail 23 Sep 2016 118,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front engine oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted,,n/s/r,centre rear

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,336 miles

offside and nearside side door steps corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

secound row passanger seats in stowed position

Fail 3 Sep 2014 101,051 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

secound row passanger seats in stowed position

Pass 17 Sep 2013 93,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust system surface rust

rear differential oily

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around gearbox

oil around rear differential

slight play draglink ends

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front shock absorber bottom rubbers poor

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,287 miles

small crack in windscreen n/s

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,619 miles

both rear tyres getting low/ perished

child seats fitted to rear/ seat belts checked as best as possible

Fail 5 Sep 2009 55,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres getting low/ perished

child seats fitted to rear/ seat belts checked as best as possible

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,301 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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FN53 NLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FN53 NLY, 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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FN53 NLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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