MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
255/55/R18/109V. All 4mm.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
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.
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear axle bump stops missing
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
Front radiator cross member corrioded
Front Propshaft universal joint worn double cardon joint ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
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
both rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in the tread
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KF53 HGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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