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KJ53 ZNX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,340 mi
Last recorded158,340 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 158,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 152,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,249 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 128,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 124,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,666 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,425 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,433 miles

water leak from top hose vent

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 ZNX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZNX, 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 KJ53 ZNX registered?

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

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