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KF53 TAV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,863 mi
Last recorded102,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 TAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 102,863 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 102,863 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,392 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corrosion all over

Fail 20 Aug 2021 100,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play anti roll bar end link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corrosion all over

Pass 15 Aug 2020 97,188 miles

Rear tyres cracking

oil leak on gear box

sills covered

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,303 miles

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

Front both front door mirrors have tape and a bungee chord on them

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 94,303 miles

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

Front both front door mirrors have tape and a bungee chord on them

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,542 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,114 miles

sills covered

unable to see brake pads covered

Pass 20 Aug 2016 80,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,572 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,902 miles

chassis corroded at rear

rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,686 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear tyres worn to excess

Fail 20 Oct 2012 57,553 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 22 Oct 2011 51,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,596 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 26,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,374 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 TAV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KF53 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

KF53 TAV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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