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NG53 VMO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,337 mi
Last recorded160,337 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 VMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 160,337 miles

All welding covered by substance unable to check properly

oil leak-all under vehicle corroded-rear brake discs wearing thin-rear brake pads worn low-o/s/f tyre on limit-inner wheel arches corroded-front coil springs corroded-rear hydraulic pipes corroded, no leak visible-vehicle structure/chassis corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 160,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed, top section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

oil leak-all under vehicle corroded-rear brake discs wearing thin-rear brake pads worn low-o/s/f tyre on limit-inner wheel arches corroded-front coil springs corroded-rear hydraulic pipes corroded, no leak visible-vehicle structure/chassis corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 155,057 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side chassis legs corroded outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 153,151 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under car

lower hydraulic pipe corroding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2017 143,980 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 136,220 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play osf/nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,058 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 117,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 117,453 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,841 miles

cooling fan cut in for emissions test, due to low oil levevl

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,292 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 94,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,896 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 90,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 72,072 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,625 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 36,625 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 VMO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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