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KD53 NYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

205,114 mi
Last recorded205,114 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 205,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 205,093 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 205,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 203,633 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 195,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 187,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 178,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 177,949 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 168,776 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 168,765 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

coolant level inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2015 159,035 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 159,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 151,341 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 151,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 146,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 143,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,459 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,308 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 92,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 69,557 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,817 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 39,800 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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KD53 NYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KD53 NYA, 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 KD53 NYA registered?

KD53 NYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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