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NV53 EWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,372 mi
Last recorded121,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 121,372 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2025 121,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting corrodred (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,377 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper support bar heavily corroded

general corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2024 119,351 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper support bar heavily corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

genera corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 115,558 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s chassis rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,045 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 105,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,525 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,348 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 tyers (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,259 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,808 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,624 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,795 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,276 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,556 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 EWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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