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PN53 NUB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 NUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 151,624 miles

oil leak, brake discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, chassis legs corroded, brake pads wearing low

slight play in rack

Fail 30 Nov 2023 151,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak, brake discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, chassis legs corroded, brake pads wearing low

slight play in rack

Pass 9 Nov 2022 147,240 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 142,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,159 miles

slight play in both drag link ends

Pass 23 Dec 2016 110,335 miles

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

Oil leak various ()

front windscreen wiper linkage worn does clear ok

rusty on underside

Fail 20 Dec 2016 110,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak various ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresh (removed) (8.3.1e)

front windscreen wiper linkage worn does clear ok

rusty on underside

Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,777 miles

Offside sill step poorly secured

boot laiden unable to check rear most seat belts

damp on fuel filler pipes

front & rear link bar covers splitting

front brake pads low

fuel filter housing damp

oil leaks

rear brake discs poor & pads low

rear bump stops missing

slight play steering box drop arm joint

Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,775 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter housing (7.2.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door step (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shocker & spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shocker & spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wots arm lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Offside sill step poorly secured

boot laiden unable to check rear most seat belts

both rear body panels poorly secured

damp on fuel filler pipes

front & rear link bar covers splitting

front brake pads low

fuel filter housing damp

oil leaks

rear brake discs poor & pads low

rear bump stops missing

slight play steering box drop arm joint

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 99,502 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,790 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,363 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 69,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,588 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,308 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 NUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NUB, 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 NUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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