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KD52 AUC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,923 mi
Last recorded122,923 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 AUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 122,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation to o/s/f headlight

engine oil leak

steering box sector shaft seal leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2014 122,923 miles

condensation to o/s/f headlight

engine oil leak

steering box sector shaft seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,223 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 115,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 111,701 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 108,307 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 108,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,119 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 98,119 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 84,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,029 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 80,343 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,650 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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KD52 AUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KD52 AUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD52 AUC registered?

KD52 AUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is KD52 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 AUC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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