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NU53 BYO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 BYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 141,710 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near lower arm rear bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded towards rear

both rear inner wheel arches corroded towards front

Pass 22 Nov 2021 138,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 138,322 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Bottom Ball Joint Swivel Dust Covers Excessively Deteriorated - Requires Attention!

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Have Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower radiator bracket corroded

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

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2019 127,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,267 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,914 miles

Offside Front brake back plate badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,765 miles

all four brake backing plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside front lower ball joint on axle dust cover slight deterioration

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,748 miles

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

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

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

offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated

surface corrosion to multiple areas of chassis

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

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

Traction control warning lamp illuminated

offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated

surface corrosion to multiple areas of chassis

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,743 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,322 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 71,304 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,125 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,125 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,447 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 BYO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

NU53 BYO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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