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KE53 GZO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,627 mi
Last recorded150,627 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 GZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 150,627 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 146,570 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 146,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 141,827 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 141,822 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis between fuel filter and spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 136,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Radiator support corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 130,722 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 130,717 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 126,414 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 126,414 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,826 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 121,821 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion to chassis rails and cross members

part of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2018 115,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion to chassis rails and cross members

part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,223 miles

part of exhaust in poor condition

All tyres starting to crack

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

corrosion to chassis rails/cross members

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,211 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened four (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened two (2.4.D.3)

All tyres starting to crack

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

corrosion to chassis rails/cross members

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,166 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to chassis rails and cross members

front and rear hydraulic suspension pipes badly corroded

part of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,161 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to chassis rails and cross members

front and rear hydraulic suspension pipes badly corroded

part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,778 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

corrosion to chassis rails

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 14 Dec 2015 96,776 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside chassis rail (6.6.6)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to chassis rails

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,742 miles

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

rear window brake light bulb inopertive

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,635 miles

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

wiper switch faulty

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,761 miles

o/s/r seat has been removed

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,875 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 36,875 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,861 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 GZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE53 GZO, 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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KE53 GZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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