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NT53 DZY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,639 mi
Last recorded182,639 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 DZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 182,639 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 172,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 161,912 miles

vehicle underside covered in under seal

Fail 1 May 2024 161,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle underside covered in under seal

Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 140,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 148,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding (caliper?)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,831 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 139,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 137,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 137,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 133,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 133,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,799 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both headlights damaged, repaired.

both vehicle inner sills slightly corroded

engine covers and under covers fitted

front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

rear chassis rails slightly corroded inc behind rear spring mounts and rear x member

Fail 20 Jan 2018 127,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both vehicle inner sills slightly corroded

engine covers and under covers fitted

front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

rear chassis rails slightly corroded inc behind rear spring mounts and rear x member

Pass 21 Jan 2017 120,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 120,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 120,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,162 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 103,162 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,880 miles

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

both side steps corroded

front wipers split but affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,680 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,656 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 47,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,674 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXEL

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,921 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,854 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 22,085 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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NT53 DZY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NT53 DZY, 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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NT53 DZY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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