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BG53 KMM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,822 mi
Last recorded151,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 151,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,265 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 143,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 134,869 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,595 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 108,763 miles

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

o/s +n/s rear chassies corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 108,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

o/s +n/s rear chassies corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 96,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 86,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,880 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers worn

rear no plate lamp unit worn

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,366 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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BG53 KMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG53 KMM, 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 BG53 KMM registered?

BG53 KMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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