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NV53 EVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,627 mi
Last recorded144,627 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 EVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 144,627 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various places as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected hydraulic suspension system disconnected / isolated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected rear brake dust covers / back plates missing / corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush's deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 133,581 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc covers corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 133,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc covers corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake dust cover missing

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake dust cover corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,816 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear brake dust cover missing

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake dust cover corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,191 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 120,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in three places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bolt missing from front prop shaft

Pass 6 May 2015 117,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 125,038 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 125,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 116,987 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)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 116,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,717 miles

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

Traction control light indicating a fault

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,335 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 89,335 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,105 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 58,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,508 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 46,508 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,219 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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NV53 EVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NV53 EVT, 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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NV53 EVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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