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OV53 NRX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,135 mi
Last recorded187,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 187,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 182,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 178,172 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 175,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box leaking slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2016 175,802 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2015 174,327 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 174,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 173,327 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front anti roll bar link boots perished

Pass 20 Apr 2013 169,440 miles

steering box hasa slight oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 169,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 164,896 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 155,703 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 155,703 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 140,629 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 111,518 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 111,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 87,475 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,591 miles

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

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

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 NRX 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NRX, 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 NRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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