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NA53 ACU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,615 mi
Last recorded123,615 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 ACU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 123,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drag link end slight worn

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 18 Jul 2018 123,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking and near side (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drag link end slight worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,994 miles

both rear shocker shrouds droped

front propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Aug 2017 19,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker shrouds droped

front propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,629 miles

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Rear both rear bump stops missing

draglink end slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted

Rear Mud Flaps Weak

Rear No rear wiper

Fail 21 Jul 2015 109,184 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper blade missing rear mud flaps insecure front crossmember bent up

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,023 miles

n/s wiper blade split on end n/s/f tyre down to 2mm wear bars parking brake travel getting high and only just made reading

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 82,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 74,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,734 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,450 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 50,450 miles

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

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 ACU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ACU, 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 ACU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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