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NL53 KDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 KDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020
Fail 7 Jan 2020

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 248,606 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 248,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 248,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low o/s/f headlamp aim not checked (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,977 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 134,976 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure x 2 linkage arms (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 129,792 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,697 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 123,697 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,038 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 119,038 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 85,332 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,546 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,130 miles

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

front and rear pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,346 miles

N.S.Front tyre on legal limit.

Oil leak

Tyres †N.S.F 1.6mm O.S.F 9mm †N.S.R 4mm O.S.R 3mm †Size 255/65R16 xpc

Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,344 miles

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

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

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

N.S.Front tyre on legal limit.

Oil leak

Tyres †N.S.F 1.6mm O.S.F 9mm †N.S.R 4mm O.S.R 3mm †Size 255/65R16 xpc

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,845 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 KDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NL53 KDV, 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 NL53 KDV registered?

NL53 KDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is NL53 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 KDV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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