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KL53 VBE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,831 mi
Last recorded106,831 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 106,831 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade worn

Fail 30 Jul 2026 106,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,084 miles

heavy under seal under vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2025 105,081 miles

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

heavy under seal under vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,288 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking not excessive

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL LEAKING

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,346 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,701 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,312 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,801 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,914 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 50,759 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,368 miles

extensive wax oil and grease under vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,402 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

under side of vehicle soaked in oil

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,764 miles

o/s front brake tight

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,241 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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KL53 VBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KL53 VBE, 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 KL53 VBE registered?

KL53 VBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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