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PN53 NKZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,339 mi
Last recorded67,339 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 NKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear exhaust bracket

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear step

corrosion starting to underside been sprayed with oil

Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear corrosion starting to rear brake disc

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

Offside Front damage to repeater lamp

Offside Front small leak to power steering box seal

Rear corrosion starting to rear chassis n/s and o/s

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,558 miles

Both nearside and offside front brake pipes and hose fittings are slightly corroded.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside of vehicle and chassis are starting to get quite corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,558 miles

Both nearside and offside front brake pipes and hose fittings are slightly corroded.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Underside of vehicle and chassis are starting to get quite corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassi (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassi (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassi (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassi (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 61,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy on chassi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassi (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassi (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassi (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassi (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,030 miles

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

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)

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

The chassic is getting rusty.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,022 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

The aditional corning aid system has leak on it the rear above the diff.

The chassic is getting rusty.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,454 miles

Oil leak on rear axle at n/s.Front disc pads low at o/s.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,730 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,624 miles

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

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

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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PN53 NKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PN53 NKZ, 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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PN53 NKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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