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KG53 LWM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 144,543 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 139,312 miles

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

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

chassis heavily rusted variouse places

Fail 9 Sep 2019 139,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 139,249 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 132,430 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 132,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,236 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 116,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,248 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 105,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,655 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,655 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,630 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 88,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,403 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,098 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,050 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,685 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear diff front seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,654 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 LWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KG53 LWM, 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 KG53 LWM registered?

KG53 LWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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