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KD53 NXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,458 mi
Last recorded236,458 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 236,458 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 226,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 226,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 214,617 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

parking brake just past =test

Fail 12 Nov 2018 213,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Feb 2018 206,919 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 199,341 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to tear

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 199,341 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to tear

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 185,977 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

park lever high

Pass 3 Jun 2014 170,040 miles

HILL DECENT LAMP ILLUMINATED.

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENTION JOINTS WORN./UPPER AND LOWER.

SELF LEVELLING SUSPENTION HYDRAULIC PIPES CORRODED.

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

Fail 30 May 2014 170,040 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

HILL DECENT LAMP ILLUMINATED.

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENTION JOINTS WORN./UPPER AND LOWER.

SELF LEVELLING SUSPENTION HYDRAULIC PIPES CORRODED.

TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ILLUMINATED.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 150,423 miles

Across rear floor metal brake pipe corroded.

Chassis corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear exhaust rubber mount perished.

Suspention pipes corroded at rear.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 150,423 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Across rear floor metal brake pipe corroded.

Chassis corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear exhaust rubber mount perished.

Suspention pipes corroded at rear.

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

Wiper blades split.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 130,335 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 108,259 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 108,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,143 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 83,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,775 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,010 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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KD53 NXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KD53 NXL, 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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KD53 NXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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