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NU53 BXG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,058 mi
Last recorded139,058 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 BXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 139,058 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

offside and nearside front to back brake pipes corroded slightly

windscreen is cracked and chipped but below limit

Pass 29 Jul 2016 128,384 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 128,379 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 116,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroding/worn

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,477 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 BXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

NU53 BXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is NU53 BXG safe to buy?

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