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OV53 NPC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,257 mi
Last recorded167,257 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 167,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower hub ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower hub ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 158,291 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 158,287 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 145,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 145,963 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 134,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,598 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 May 2012 93,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr suspension bump stop missing

steering box weeping

Fail 24 May 2010 85,340 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 67,018 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 67,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 47,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 42,681 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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OV53 NPC 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 OV53 NPC, 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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OV53 NPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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