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KC53 SEC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,892 mi
Last recorded115,892 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 SEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,892 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,945 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear panel support corroded/missing

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 112,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear panel support corroded/missing

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,124 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 110,103 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shock absorber mounting X2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 106,865 miles

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

clutch worn

offside front and both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

clutch worn

offside front and both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 102,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,088 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear and offside front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,393 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,577 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear both bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear both bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,667 miles

front brake discs worn to minimum wear indicators

n/s and o/s front top and bottom balljoints have slight wear

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s rear light lense cracked

o/s steering arm balljoint has slight wear

rear door latch/handle sticking

Fail 26 Apr 2010 80,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn to minimum wear indicators

n/s and o/s front top and bottom balljoints have slight wear

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s rear light lense cracked

o/s steering arm balljoint has slight wear

rear door latch/handle sticking

Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,270 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2009 72,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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 9 Aug 2008 68,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,338 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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KC53 SEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KC53 SEC, 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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KC53 SEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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