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SL53 NYK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 NYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 155,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 150,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 148,440 miles

Offside Rear Outer Fuel filter slightly corroded

Slight chassis corrosion surface

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,745 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 142,732 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,291 miles

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

front near side tyre on 3mm

slight play in front off side and front near side bottom ball joints

Fail 10 Feb 2014 134,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

front near side tyre on 3mm

slight play in front off side and front near side bottom ball joints

Pass 11 Dec 2012 124,802 miles

play in front ball joints (spring loaded)

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 11 Dec 2012 124,796 miles

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

play in front ball joints (spring loaded)

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,330 miles

Fuel lines corroded heavily

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 111,565 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 111,565 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,639 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 96,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,340 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 80,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,785 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 47,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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 NYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL53 NYK, 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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SL53 NYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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