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KG53 ZFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

161,121 mi
Last recorded161,121 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 161,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 159,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2024 156,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 153,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 148,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,563 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 144,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 141,031 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,902 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 130,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,791 miles

chip in zone 'B'

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,927 miles

chip in windscreen.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,476 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,848 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 ZFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KG53 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

KG53 ZFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KG53 ZFF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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