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NY53 AEE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 AEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,912 miles

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2019 128,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

slight leak on steering box

suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 123,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 110,223 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 821,199 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,851 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 79,851 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,341 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,147 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,248 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,951 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,351 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2008 44,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,147 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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NY53 AEE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NY53 AEE, 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 NY53 AEE registered?

NY53 AEE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for NY53 AEE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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