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NK53 YGT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,743 mi
Last recorded130,743 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,287 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 115,287 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 109,518 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Central Oil leak, but not excessive - Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 104,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 101,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2020 101,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 91,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,015 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 76,009 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,964 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,310 miles

both rear bump stops missing

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2010 63,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

TC (tracksion contol) light on on dash

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,178 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 58,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,704 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,633 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,451 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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NK53 YGT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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