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KF53 TBO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,091 mi
Last recorded153,091 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 153,091 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 152,222 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,826 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 151,047 miles

covered in mud

Pass 6 Jul 2019 148,112 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides from rear seats back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 144,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,520 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,720 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 126,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,537 miles

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

front pads getting low

gearbox has oil leaks

nearside front tyre slight wear on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 118,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

front pads getting low

gearbox has oil leaks

nearside front tyre slight wear on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 106,565 miles

both front track rod ends have some slight play

chassis has some corrosion recomend cleaning and wax oiling

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

recomend further inspection of all metal brake pipes on a wheel free lift

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,695 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,816 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,828 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advise:slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,432 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 38,388 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,392 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 31,392 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 TBO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

KF53 TBO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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