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KF53 HGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

95,512 mi
Last recorded95,512 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 93,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 92,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 88,815 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,535 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,696 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears & rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 71,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,312 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,779 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,697 miles

Oil leak

rear boot belts not tested

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,781 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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KF53 HGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 KF53 HGU, 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 KF53 HGU registered?

KF53 HGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KF53 HGU shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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