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BD53 KXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

223,002 mi
Last recorded223,002 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 223,002 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 161,776 miles

dip beam pattern poor

oil leaks

slight play in osf wheel bearing

slight play in rear drop links

slight play in watts linkage

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

center seat belt works but damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,601 miles

all four tyres are out of shape

center seat belt damaged

fuel tank is leaking

oil and coolant leak

slight play in both rear drop links

all dust covers spliting

dip beam pattern poor !!!!

osr spring/damper mountings corroded

underside,suspension and most brake components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 151,445 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leek (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexi to brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 143,269 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 143,254 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,182 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 138,044 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 129,255 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 122,722 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis and body corroded at rear

Fail 31 Jan 2018 113,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis and body corroded at rear

Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front u/j

Fail 24 Oct 2016 110,500 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front u/j

Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,551 miles

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

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)

both front shock bushes perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,162 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,635 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,303 miles

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

offside rear hub seal leaking oil close to brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,478 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,296 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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BD53 KXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD53 KXC, 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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BD53 KXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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