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NA53 AAZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,239 mi
Last recorded151,239 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 AAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 151,239 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 151,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 146,495 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 146,495 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 139,336 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 19 May 2018 133,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 126,116 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,637 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 119,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 112,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,791 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 106,791 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 87,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,231 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,443 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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NA53 AAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NA53 AAZ, 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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NA53 AAZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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