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KJ53 ZNF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,593 mi
Last recorded138,593 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 138,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 136,235 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 133,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,746 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,554 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 125,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 122,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,521 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,723 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear body sensor worn

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

NSR body sensor worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2009 72,252 miles

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,167 miles

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,615 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 48,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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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KJ53 ZNF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KJ53 ZNF, 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 KJ53 ZNF registered?

KJ53 ZNF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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