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NU53 KJJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,645 mi
Last recorded105,645 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,862 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,078 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,078 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,422 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front to rear hoses at front N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Chassis corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear suspension arm front bush deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 80,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking at fuel filler pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front to rear hoses at front N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Chassis corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear suspension arm front bush deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 69,483 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 69,483 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 57,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,198 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,198 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,206 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,206 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,172 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 44,172 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,440 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,440 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,636 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 26,105 miles

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

coolant level low

reverse/fog lamp has water inside lens

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,436 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 KJJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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