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NG53 CWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,386 mi
Last recorded160,386 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 160,386 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner wing area abs module mounting (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wing area (3.6.C.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded numerous holes from rear torsion bar to rear of chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded numerous holes from rear torsion bar to rear of chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deteriorated

general vechile corrosion

third row seats folded down unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 27 Feb 2017 156,303 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 136,308 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,281 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 100,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,131 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,650 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,650 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,914 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 63,866 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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NG53 CWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NG53 CWN, 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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NG53 CWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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