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NU53 BVE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 BVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 119,654 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,726 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 118,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,673 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 118,673 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 111,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,102 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 108,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,183 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,004 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 82,969 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 82,969 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,890 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,168 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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NU53 BVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU53 BVE, 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 NU53 BVE registered?

NU53 BVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NU53 BVE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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