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FD53 KDZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,657 mi
Last recorded135,657 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,657 miles

Chassis corroded in-places advise wax oil

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

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted and engine cover fitted to prevent full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2015 129,194 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened in a poor condition (3.5.1n)

chasis in a very rusty condition

Fail 2 Dec 2015 129,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened in a poor condition (3.5.1n)

chasis in a very rusty condition

Pass 5 Dec 2014 123,297 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

chassis getting in a very rusty condition

Fail 5 Dec 2014 123,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

chassis getting in a very rusty condition

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,255 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,766 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 112,764 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,789 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,563 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,997 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,793 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 68,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,812 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 36,812 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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FD53 KDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FD53 KDZ, 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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FD53 KDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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