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NU53 BXV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,559 mi
Last recorded173,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 173,559 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 169,074 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 166,296 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 166,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 166,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking x 2 both split (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak unknown source

Pass 24 Aug 2023 162,416 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 162,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure Two hoses on chassis (1.1.12 (d))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 162,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking Anti roll bar hydraulic shock (5.3.5 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Both registration plate lights intensity reduced

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 158,704 miles

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

Coolant leak from radiator area

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle torsion bar slight play in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 158,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Coolant leak from radiator area

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle torsion bar slight play in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 152,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 145,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 138,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 136,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 121,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 115,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 110,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,602 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,373 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,412 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,412 miles

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)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,842 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 BXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BXV, 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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NU53 BXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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