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KE53 FSN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,035 mi
Last recorded90,035 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 FSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine fuel regulator valve !!! (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe Joint Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 59,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,160 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 57,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 53,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,579 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 37,575 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking on fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

substantial oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,584 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre slight worn,also nail as well,

o/s/r tyre has few cust,slight worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,599 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,556 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,844 miles

rear plate slightly delaminating

Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 16,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,968 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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KE53 FSN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE53 FSN, 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 KE53 FSN registered?

KE53 FSN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is KE53 FSN safe to buy?

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