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NJ53 UDN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,322 mi
Last recorded160,322 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 160,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 160,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 158,112 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 158,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 155,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 155,433 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,374 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 150,374 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 147,675 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 147,675 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 141,971 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 141,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 135,046 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Offside Rear Inner slight weep from oil seal

Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,834 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 125,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,764 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 115,158 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

rear seat belts can not be tested as seats have items placed on top

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,023 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,148 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,327 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,499 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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NJ53 UDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NJ53 UDN, 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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NJ53 UDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for NJ53 UDN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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