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KJ53 ZNG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,063 mi
Last recorded156,063 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 156,063 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2025 152,813 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 145,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also undergone extensive welding repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 143,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 143,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some areas covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 142,391 miles

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

Front coil springs / mountain areas corroded

Front cross member corroded

Rear mud guards / brackets corroded

all tailing arms , bushes perishing

chassis corroded

oil leak

side steps corroded n/s o/s

sills corroded

under body / chassis covered with under seal

Fail 6 Feb 2021 142,388 miles

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

oil leak

side steps corroded n/s o/s

sills corroded

Rear mud guards / brackets corroded

all tailing arms , bushes perishing

chassis corroded

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

Front coil springs / mountain areas corroded

Front cross member corroded

under body / chassis covered with under seal

Pass 29 Feb 2020 141,967 miles

inner side steps corroded

sills covered steps fitted

under body components corroded

under seal limiting checks under body

Pass 18 Mar 2019 141,218 miles

Chassis corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 141,211 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Chassis corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 139,897 miles

Chassis corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2018 139,894 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Chassis corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,181 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 139,181 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 134,418 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 129,262 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 125,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 125,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,467 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,700 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,096 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,312 miles

N/S/R Brake backplate light misting of oil

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,282 miles

slight diesel leak rear of engine

Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,573 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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KJ53 ZNG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

KJ53 ZNG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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