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NU53 UOB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,356 mi
Last recorded162,356 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 UOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,356 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 162,213 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 154,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,946 miles

chassis corroding

engine oil level too high

exhaust system corroding

front bumper support bar rotten

o/s/r reverse light lens cracked

oil leak on engine,gear box and transfer box

o/s/f brake flexi insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,946 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

chassis corroding

engine oil level too high

exhaust system corroding

front bumper support bar rotten

o/s/r reverse light lens cracked

oil leak on engine,gear box and transfer box

o/s/f brake flexi insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,337 miles

Front bumper protection bar corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,819 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,604 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 UOB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

NU53 UOB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for NU53 UOB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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