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PO53 NSJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 NSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 131,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 131,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,139 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 118,139 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 105,190 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,261 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front CORRODED PROTECTOR BAR

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

Rear Cab step corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front CORRODED PROTECTOR BAR

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

Rear Cab step corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 93,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,802 miles

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

chassis legs and out riggers corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis legs and out riggers corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,722 miles

Front steering down shaft rubbing on water hose

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

rear chassis surface rust

under side dirty inspection inpaired

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,469 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rear flexi feral corroded away (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,204 miles

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,987 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 62,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,760 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,952 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low recommend attention

rear no plate in poor condition

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn to limits needs changing now

rear number plate in poor condition

rear pads wearing low

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,654 miles

n/s/r seat missing.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,624 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r rear seat missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,571 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,799 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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PO53 NSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO53 NSJ, 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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PO53 NSJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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