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NU53 BVH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,384 mi
Last recorded155,384 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 BVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 155,384 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 155,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump / injector ? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front light misting of fuel injector

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

under vehicle covered in mud greeze etc

Pass 16 May 2019 138,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 123,657 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 123,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 107,435 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 107,355 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 101,055 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 100,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 100,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,655 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 84,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 71,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,482 miles

p.a.s box has slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,482 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

p.a.s box has slight oil leak

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 BVH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVH, 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 BVH registered?

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

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