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ND53 FEF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,342 mi
Last recorded164,342 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 FEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 164,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 164,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 160,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 157,036 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 157,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 148,764 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 137,550 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 123,453 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 115,989 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 105,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,884 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,884 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,978 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,849 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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ND53 FEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND53 FEF, 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 ND53 FEF registered?

ND53 FEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is ND53 FEF safe to buy?

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