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NL53 KBP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 KBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2019 113,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 89,830 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,953 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 58,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,533 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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NL53 KBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NL53 KBP, 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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NL53 KBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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