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KF53 TDU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

137,783 mi
Last recorded137,783 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 137,783 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 135,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 132,492 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,055 miles

Oil on transmission

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 118,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 114,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,145 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 88,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,185 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,636 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 TDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF53 TDU registered?

KF53 TDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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