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KF53 TEU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,638 mi
Last recorded155,638 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 155,638 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 155,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 154,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 154,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 150,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,978 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 137,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 127,797 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 127,794 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 115,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,677 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,903 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 80,009 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,455 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,860 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,860 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,740 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 51,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,928 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 TEU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

KF53 TEU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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