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NV53 EWB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,963 mi
Last recorded158,963 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 158,963 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,959 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

metal rear brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre worn on edges low in tread and sidewall perished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,831 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,830 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,076 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,171 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 69,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,423 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,482 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,491 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,084 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 EWB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NV53 EWB, 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 NV53 EWB registered?

NV53 EWB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is NV53 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 EWB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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