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AP53 KDP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,489 mi
Last recorded182,489 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 182,489 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 177,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 171,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 158,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 145,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,916 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 135,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,535 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front diff oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,478 miles

advise appears to be diff oil leaking into prop brake all working ok at time of test

advise front and rear brakes slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 80,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise appears to be diff oil leaking into prop brake all working ok at time of test

advise front and rear brakes slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,058 miles

strong advise handbrake almost at end of travel

strong advise o/s wiper poor

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,519 miles

strong advise handbrake almost at end of travel

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,971 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP53 KDP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP53 KDP, 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 AP53 KDP registered?

AP53 KDP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is AP53 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 KDP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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