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SL53 NPC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,412 mi
Last recorded140,412 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 NPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 140,412 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 140,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 135,739 miles

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

possible power steering leak

Fail 2 Nov 2023 135,728 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

possible power steering leak

Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 129,355 miles

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

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 17 Nov 2020 127,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under abs unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 122,477 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 122,468 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 118,834 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 118,832 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking at rear axle (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened at chassis leg (2.4.D.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,301 miles

Oil leak ()

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

centre and rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 108,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,580 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,330 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,057 miles

engine oil leak at n/s inter cooler hoses

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,194 miles

Oil leak

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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SL53 NPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SL53 NPC, 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 SL53 NPC registered?

SL53 NPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SL53 NPC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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