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KC52 ZJO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,926 mi
Last recorded201,926 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 ZJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 201,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking acer pipe corroded (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted and fouling susp. bag (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected brake hose fouling susp. bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 198,440 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 198,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 196,422 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 196,420 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 192,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 192,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 185,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion in various areas

Fail 12 Sep 2018 185,673 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front/rear brake pads starting to wear.

slight corrosion in various areas

Pass 14 Sep 2017 177,260 miles

o/s/r tyre side walls are starting to wear,ok at test

Pass 15 Sep 2016 167,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 158,478 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 158,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,374 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,107 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 114,426 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,262 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 103,003 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,084 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 815,056 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

uneaven wear offside front tyre

wipers starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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