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KJ53 ZNV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,887 mi
Last recorded217,887 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 217,887 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

sill cover / inner arch covers fitted

welded / plated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 236,856 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2022 201,455 miles

Nearside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 192,124 miles

Front Lower bolt on tube badly rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

surface rust inner wheel arch

surface rust underside

Pass 5 Oct 2020 177,345 miles

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

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

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

surface rust chassis

Pass 12 Oct 2019 174,829 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 172,978 miles

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 169,796 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 164,710 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear double cardon joint worn ()

Nearside Front bumper end cap damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective spare tyre under inflated ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 155,514 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,614 miles

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

slight play on the gearbox rear flange.

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 137,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 126,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 114,259 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,906 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,763 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,058 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 58,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear seats missing

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 ZNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

KJ53 ZNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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