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NG53 VNR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,269 mi
Last recorded172,269 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 172,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rear edge - body mount/outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rear edge - body mount/outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear 2nd & 3rd row seat belts not tested - seats folded & boot space full

Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 169,655 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked ( intact & no white light showing to rear)

surface rust to body mount brackets & suspension components

Fail 22 Nov 2022 169,652 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens cracked ( intact & no white light showing to rear)

surface rust to body mount brackets & suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2021 168,515 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 167,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear unable to test any rear seat belts down - seats down & full of boxes

Fail 9 Dec 2020 167,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to rear pipes x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing - ABS module mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded (inner wheel arch)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear unable to test any rear seat belts down - seats down & full of boxes

Pass 26 Nov 2019 166,744 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 162,581 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 162,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 157,081 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses that go along chassis (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 151,517 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 151,517 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 144,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 134,901 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 134,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 125,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,931 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 100,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,935 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 71,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 62,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,260 miles

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

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 VNR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NG53 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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