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KF53 HGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,678 mi
Last recorded173,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 173,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wats linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 139,620 miles

255/55/R18/109V. All 4mm.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,882 miles

255/55/R18/109V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Headlamp washers inoperative.

Numerous oil leaks.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3. ()

Underbody etc corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 126,882 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working FLASHING. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

255/55/R18/109V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Headlamp washers inoperative.

Numerous oil leaks.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3. ()

Underbody etc corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,090 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 119,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,974 miles

Offside Front ace pipes corrioded

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

Rear axel bump stops missing

radiator crossmember corrioded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,732 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 10 Jan 2018 103,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,667 miles

Front radiator cross member corrioded

Front Propshaft universal joint worn double cardon joint ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,860 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,504 miles

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

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

accident damage to o/s/r sill

fuel filter damp

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 15 Jan 2015 78,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

accident damage to o/s/r sill

fuel filter damp

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 71,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,962 miles

Oil leak

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

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

oil leak from steering box

slight misting of oil on rear diff

slight play in watts linkage

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,558 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,875 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,509 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,995 miles

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,422 miles

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

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

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 HGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

KF53 HGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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