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NT53 OUG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,664 mi
Last recorded121,664 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 OUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 121,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 113,877 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,799 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,773 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,617 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 84,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

t/c light on

Fail 13 Dec 2013 84,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

n/s/f bumper damaged but covered with duck tape.

oil leak (gearboxside)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper has damage covered by ducktape.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,310 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 66,829 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 66,773 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,653 miles

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

ns and os front tyres worn on the edges

screen damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,415 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,182 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 30,182 miles

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

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 OUG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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