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GK53 KUT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,548 mi
Last recorded174,548 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 174,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 167,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 151,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bail joints have lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing centre brake light not working drivers seat swob

off side rear tyre scrubbing edges off side front wiper condision drivers mirror held in by tape

Fail 27 Sep 2016 151,980 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bail joints have lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing centre brake light not working drivers seat swob

off side rear tyre scrubbing edges off side front wiper condision drivers mirror held in by tape

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 136,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2014 128,517 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,681 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 111,312 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 100,953 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,585 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,585 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,646 miles

Oil leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,712 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 73,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,586 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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GK53 KUT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK53 KUT, 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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GK53 KUT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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