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KC52 UKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,052 mi
Last recorded143,052 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 UKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 143,052 miles

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

Offside Rear additional seat, mounting loose

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 143,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear additional seat, mounting loose

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 133,693 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 125,993 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,884 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,864 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low

offside rear lower bumper panel loose

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,862 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

n/s/ftyre wearing low on tread

o/s/r lower bumper panel loose

Fail 30 Oct 2012 95,579 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,559 miles

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

both front wiper blades rubbers starting to split on ends

center stop light not working

engine oil low on dipstick

rear brake pads look low

Fail 16 Sep 2009 65,556 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades rubbers starting to split on ends

center stop light not working

engine oil low on dipstick

rear brake pads look low

Fail 19 Sep 2008 54,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,315 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,360 miles

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

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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KC52 UKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KC52 UKA, 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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KC52 UKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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