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KJ53 ZPY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,241 mi
Last recorded140,241 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,241 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear axle differential leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2022 140,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear axle differential leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2021 137,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 137,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,254 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 135,254 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,630 miles

Front HEADLIGHT DEFLECTORS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 17 Dec 2019 132,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LEFT HAND HEADLIGHTS FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,462 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,088 miles

advise handbrake lever knob requires attention sticking some times

advise temp beam deflector needs to changed to correct deflector

Fail 26 Jul 2018 123,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking on to brake pads (1.1.13 (b))

advise handbrake lever knob requires attention sticking some times

advise temp beam deflector needs to changed to correct deflector

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,445 miles

advise o/s/r hub seal starting to leak at hub

advise rear chassi starting to split on suface

Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,563 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,563 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,076 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,299 miles

Oil leak

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

off side rear tyre auter sligly cut

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,628 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake discs corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,439 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit on 2mm

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,353 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 ZPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

KJ53 ZPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is KJ53 ZPY safe to buy?

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