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PN53 NTM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

191,609 mi
Last recorded191,609 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 191,609 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 188,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 185,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 183,008 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 181,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 178,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 175,192 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all 4 front axle ball joints slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2018 169,446 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 163,459 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 156,661 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 154,223 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

play in n/s/r roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Nov 2014 152,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 149,664 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 149,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 142,630 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 142,630 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 134,458 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 134,458 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 121,373 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 121,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 111,086 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 111,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 101,053 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 101,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 88,117 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 69,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,571 miles

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

oil leak from transfer gearbox rear drive flange

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 NTM 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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

PN53 NTM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is PN53 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 NTM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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