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NA53 CJV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,521 mi
Last recorded107,521 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 106,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 105,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,842 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 93,774 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 93,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,365 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joints have slight play, from steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,365 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn watts linkage bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joints have slight play, from steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear steel mud guards loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 18 May 2018 79,427 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,191 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,152 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,955 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,335 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 50,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/f wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,785 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/f wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,741 miles

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

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

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,648 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 CJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJV, 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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What year was NA53 CJV registered?

NA53 CJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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