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NT53 MVP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,945 mi
Last recorded113,945 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 113,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,370 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,313 miles

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

fuel pump noisy

Fail 3 Feb 2010 88,313 miles

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

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

fuel pump noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 59,577 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,621 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,621 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 MVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MVP, 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 NT53 MVP registered?

NT53 MVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is NT53 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT53 MVP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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