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PN53 NUO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,802 mi
Last recorded143,802 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,802 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and suspension components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 132,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 130,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 128,804 miles

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)

Rear slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 24 May 2016 126,497 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 126,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 122,916 miles

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

drivers wiper blade split at edge

Pass 24 May 2014 117,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 110,582 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 101,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 26 May 2012 101,998 miles

off side front lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 85,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,204 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 76,204 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,524 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 74,520 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,330 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 NUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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