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KG53 LVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,567 mi
Last recorded195,567 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 195,567 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 183,405 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 183,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 174,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 164,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 156,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,243 miles

engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2017 102,516 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 102,514 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leaks

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 3,772 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

o,s rear and n,s rear tyres badly perished.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2011 75,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,078 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2009 61,078 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,460 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 54,457 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,235 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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KG53 LVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KG53 LVC, 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 KG53 LVC registered?

KG53 LVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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