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NG53 KOU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,748 mi
Last recorded154,748 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 KOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 154,748 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 152,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 148,276 miles

front and rear radius arm bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2023 139,256 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 132,142 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,215 miles

REAR OF CHASSIS HAS LIGHT CORROSION

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 122,220 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,475 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front and nearside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmeber (6.6.6)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector fuel regulator area (7.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis next to shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside front and nearside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmeber (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower light cluster broken

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

oil leak

rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

some chassis corrosion

some exhaust clamps missing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,623 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 84,611 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,647 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 71,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,822 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,215 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,765 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,296 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,361 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 KOU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KOU, 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 KOU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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