MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Engine has an oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine has an oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
offside front tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres wearing on inside edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PN53 NLM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 PN53 NLM, 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 PN53 NLM registered?
PN53 NLM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is PN53 NLM safe to buy?
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