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NG53 KNP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

169,796 mi
Last recorded169,796 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 KNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 169,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2024 167,038 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 167,028 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 162,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 159,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 149,740 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 146,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 140,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 136,974 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,619 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 123,619 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,042 miles

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

front brake discs corrodid

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,591 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,417 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 KNP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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