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KJ53 ZNZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,077 mi
Last recorded82,077 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 82,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,161 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,641 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,899 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,940 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,924 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when stop lamps are applied. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,413 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,398 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,709 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,864 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 43,848 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,609 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,721 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 25,721 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,554 miles

Oil leak

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 ZNZ 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 76.2%.

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

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