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NU53 BXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

180,729 mi
Last recorded180,729 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 180,729 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jan 2025 180,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 175,268 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2023 175,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 170,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 165,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 165,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn panhard rod bolted to rear differential marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 160,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 148,870 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 148,613 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 141,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,444 miles

Centre stop lamp inop.

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

Nearside Front Very slight noise when rotated.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front drag link. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear drag link. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 134,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre stop lamp inop.

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

Nearside Front Very slight noise when rotated.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front drag link. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear drag link. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,378 miles

Front bumper brace corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 130,378 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper brace corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,890 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 114,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,063 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 106,119 miles

Oil Leak From Rear Diff

Oil leak

Under Side Surface Corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2013 106,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak From Rear Diff

Oil leak

Under Side Surface Corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,456 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 88,134 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 84,791 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,637 miles

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

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,637 miles

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

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

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 62,156 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 BXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NU53 BXW, 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 BXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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