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KL53 VBF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,716 mi
Last recorded149,716 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 149,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

modified for off-road use

Pass 9 Aug 2025 148,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 146,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play panhard rod marked in grey (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 140,744 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 140,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 140,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two is not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 133,322 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 133,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2021 126,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 115,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 106,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 106,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,500 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside axle arm rear bush is starting to deteriarate (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside axle arm rear bush is starting to deteriarate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,426 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal steering box has light misting of oil (2.3.3b)

both front tyres chewing up on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,951 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,636 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 15,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,350 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 VBF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBF, 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 KL53 VBF registered?

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

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