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NA53 CJO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

193,865 mi
Last recorded193,865 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 CJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 193,865 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 193,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 184,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 184,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 182,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 182,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 171,970 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 171,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 159,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 159,738 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 147,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 136,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,296 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 117,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 114,442 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 114,442 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,417 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,282 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,632 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,453 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 43,453 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,404 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 CJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CJO, 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 CJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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