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NU53 BYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,898 mi
Last recorded111,898 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,898 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 112,020 miles

Front Inner Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack running along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 109,006 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,286 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Front wind screen cracked across bottom, but not in drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 105,278 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))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Very dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Front wind screen cracked across bottom, but not in drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,764 miles

"SRS" warning light not working

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Windscreen cracked across bottom, but not in drivers view of the road

Front prop shaft rear joint worn

Towing light socket has some damage and cover missing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 102,764 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Windscreen cracked across bottom, but not in drivers view of the road

Front prop shaft rear joint worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towing light socket has some damage and cover missing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,143 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,450 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 59,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 May 2010 59,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,684 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 BYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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