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NK53 WNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 WNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 137,291 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central outer chassis rail ( near suspension mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring has been damaged and repaired poorly , wires twisted together (1.6 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Most of rear suspension bushes are perished but can function as intended

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear trailing arm bushes have slight movement x2

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wings have corrosion but not in prescribed area and not holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside heavily under sealed preventing full inspection of previous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 128,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at air spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Axle side of mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 111,021 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

hand brake feels seized

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,781 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

h/brake feels siezed

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2017 107,781 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

h/brake feels siezed

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,048 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x abs pump to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 89,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 87,853 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,096 miles

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

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

suspect fuel leak at rear of engine

Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

suspect fuel leak at rear of engine

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,431 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,430 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2011 65,065 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,672 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 58,517 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,230 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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NK53 WNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NK53 WNU, 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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NK53 WNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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