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DV53 KPY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,949 mi
Last recorded156,949 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 156,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 148,661 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2022 148,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside

Fail 30 May 2022 148,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Jun 2021 148,042 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 147,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 147,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Hydraulic anti roll bar pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,421 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop rubber missing.

Offside Front drivers seat base worn but secure.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 144,331 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,145 miles

Offside Front hydraulic self levelling ram has a slight seepage of oil.

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 141,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front hydraulic self levelling ram has a slight seepage of oil.

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 138,998 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 138,795 miles

COOLANT HOSE CATCHING STEERING COLUME

Fail 5 Nov 2015 138,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

COOLANT HOSE CATCHING STEERING COLUME

Pass 18 Oct 2014 135,492 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 135,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 129,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,354 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,363 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 118,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,016 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 90,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,045 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,226 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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DV53 KPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DV53 KPY, 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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DV53 KPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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