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NC53 HTA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,275 mi
Last recorded119,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 HTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,275 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,943 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 105,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,778 miles

slight movement on offside bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,106 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,798 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,940 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 34,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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NC53 HTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NC53 HTA, 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 NC53 HTA registered?

NC53 HTA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 December 2003.

Is NC53 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC53 HTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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