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KF53 UFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,721 mi
Last recorded97,721 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,721 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 97,636 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,634 miles

Central Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,774 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2014 88,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,381 miles

Filthy vehicle presented for test

High level stop light not working

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2012 73,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,082 miles

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,315 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,313 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,594 miles

back seats are not fitted at the time of the mot test

Fail 27 Oct 2010 67,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

back seats are not fitted at the time of the mot test

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,332 miles

no rear seats fited

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,410 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

free play in handbrake cable/linkage

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,235 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 42,201 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,402 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 UFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFL, 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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KF53 UFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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