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PN53 NTG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 NTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 95,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 95,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch 30cm from seat belt anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30cm from seat belt anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 95,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch 30cm from seat belt anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30cm from seat belt anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,732 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 94,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 91,890 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,252 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 89,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,524 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Axle seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,410 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside headlamp condensed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside headlamp condensed

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,712 miles

Front Lower bumper bar badly corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint boot also split (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre to rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,712 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasis (6.6.6)

Front Lower bumper bar badly corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint boot also split (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre to rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,856 miles

Front lower bumper support bad corrosion

Offside Front mudflap support corroded away

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs pitting

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,878 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both shocker rubber mounts (2.7.4)

Front cross member under rad corrosion

Offside Rear slight damage light lens

Rear discs pitting

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,804 miles

radiator mounting badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,789 miles

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,789 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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PN53 NTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NTG, 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 NTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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