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KF53 TFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,525 mi
Last recorded179,525 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 179,525 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

various places starting to corrode

Pass 22 Dec 2021 178,388 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

various places starting to corrode

Fail 13 Dec 2021 178,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

various places starting to corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2020 176,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis starting to corrode in various places

Fail 24 Nov 2020 176,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis starting to corrode in various places

Pass 17 May 2019 174,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis starting to corrode in places

Pass 16 May 2018 170,845 miles

chassis starting to corrode in places

Fail 14 May 2018 170,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

chassis starting to corrode in places

Pass 17 May 2017 169,300 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

slightly wet around steering box

Pass 20 May 2016 167,446 miles

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

oil leak

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 12 May 2016 167,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of nearside front to rear brake pipe(on top of chassis) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of offside front to rear brake pipe (on top of chassis) (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 9 May 2015 164,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 161,970 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated.

power steering box slightly wet.

Pass 14 May 2013 158,826 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 156,093 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

offside front brake slightly binding.

offside front shock asborber bottom bush slightly deteriorated.

power steering box slightly damp.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 150,788 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 138,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 115,179 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 93,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,898 miles

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

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 TFE 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 76.2%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

KF53 TFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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