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NU53 BXY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 BXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,138 miles

General underbody/chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,708 miles

All rear chassis slightly corrorded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 119,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/O/F UPPERS (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL BODY MOUNTS FRONT TOO REAR N/O (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (HOCKEY STICKS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (HOCKEY STICKS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ANTI ROLL BAR RAM FEED PIPES CORRODED AND SEEPING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/O/FRONT AND CENTRAL UPPER AND LOWER VEHICLE CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/O/SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 119,549 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all (5.3.5 (b) (i))

cant see all brake pipes

Fail 22 Jun 2018 119,548 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all (5.3.5 (b) (i))

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2017 118,182 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 May 2017 118,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 116,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cut in tread but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 97,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 97,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 94,551 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 91,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,935 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,050 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,287 miles

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

vehicle pulls slightly to the left when brakes are applied

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,922 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 61,922 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,894 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,130 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,506 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 BXY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU53 BXY registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU53 BXY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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