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NV53 NYM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,961 mi
Last recorded160,961 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 NYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 160,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 149,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 149,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,586 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 126,080 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 126,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,671 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,141 miles

slight lift in all four ball joints

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,340 miles

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

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

oil leak coming from engine

Fail 15 Feb 2012 93,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak coming from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,631 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2011 86,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,074 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,884 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,102 miles

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

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 NYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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