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NL53 KCK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

190,537 mi
Last recorded190,537 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 KCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 190,537 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 185,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 179,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 165,565 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 159,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 152,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 144,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 138,372 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 127,013 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2012 121,383 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 121,383 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 116,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 98,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 86,518 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 86,518 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,909 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 49,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 KCK registered?

NL53 KCK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is NL53 KCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 KCK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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