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NA53 UHY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

165,083 mi
Last recorded165,083 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 165,083 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

windscreen has slight damage

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes at exposed ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg - chalk marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 165,082 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill - chalk marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes at exposed ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg - chalk marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear bumper damaged

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 10 Oct 2020 163,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 159,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 153,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 123,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 99,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,768 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,027 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 UHY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

NA53 UHY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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