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KB52 FAB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,800 mi
Last recorded63,800 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB52 FAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 63,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 62,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 60,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 60,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 59,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 58,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,134 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,265 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 43,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,746 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 36,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,871 miles

Minor oil leak (Engine area)

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

Rear anti roll bar hydraulic system leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,828 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 23,828 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,188 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 12,713 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 11,205 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 9,334 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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KB52 FAB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KB52 FAB, 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 KB52 FAB registered?

KB52 FAB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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