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NU53 KKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,755 mi
Last recorded186,755 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 186,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 178,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 170,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 165,277 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak from steering box (2.3.3b)

front bumper cross support bar starting to corrode

Fail 2 Nov 2016 165,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak from steering box (2.3.3b)

front bumper cross support bar starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2015 163,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 158,926 miles

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

oil around engine

Pass 20 Sep 2013 155,862 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 155,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 152,659 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 152,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 148,226 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 148,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 143,831 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 143,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 136,875 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 132,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 118,991 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 118,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 96,865 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 96,812 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

towbar insecure not safe to tow with

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 KKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKA, 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 KKA registered?

NU53 KKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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