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KJ53 ZPP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

201,461 mi
Last recorded201,461 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 201,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes,hard to check condition of pipes on top of chassis legs (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 201,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes,hard to check condition of pipes on top of chassis legs (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 192,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 192,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 181,618 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 181,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 172,279 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 172,271 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,878 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 163,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 149,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 111,013 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,941 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,420 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,414 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,051 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,763 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,757 miles

fluid leaking from offside front anti roll bar system area

play in nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,727 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 18,507 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 ZPP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP registered?

KJ53 ZPP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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