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KL53 VBY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,948 mi
Last recorded123,948 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,948 miles

General surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Heavy oil leak

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 121,118 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in steering joints

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,023 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,222 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inside edge

rear number plate starting to become insecure

recommend rear brake pads checked cannot fully see through wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,480 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,480 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,413 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,413 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 66,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 66,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,312 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in front suspension/steering bushes balljoints and bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,337 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 55,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 51,496 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 VBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBY, 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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KL53 VBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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