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NJ53 UEB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

193,719 mi
Last recorded193,719 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 193,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 191,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 190,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 189,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 187,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 181,686 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHATS LINK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 175,424 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 175,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 168,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 160,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 152,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 136,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,688 miles

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

all brake pads wearing thin front and rear

Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,120 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,811 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 UEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 UEB, 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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What year was NJ53 UEB registered?

NJ53 UEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is NJ53 UEB safe to buy?

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