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ND53 VCE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,796 mi
Last recorded169,796 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 169,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear leg split and hold by fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced leg split and hold by fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 162,269 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r and n/s/r axle arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

o/s/f spotlight damaged

underbody corroded but nothing excessive

Fail 28 Sep 2020 162,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r and n/s/r axle arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

o/s/f spotlight damaged

underbody corroded but nothing excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2019 155,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 155,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,135 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 140,937 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front spot lamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 140,935 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front spot lamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 131,655 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 131,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,781 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 123,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,273 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 11,268 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,074 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

sills have covers and step,unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 29 Nov 2012 97,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,586 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,842 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,913 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 VCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ND53 VCE, 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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ND53 VCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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