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KM52 NSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,651 mi
Last recorded123,651 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 NSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,651 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,837 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 114,833 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear mudguard corroded and loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside showing corrosion in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 112,491 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside to front of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside showing corrosion in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,955 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Body mount corroded but body still secure

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 109,955 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Body mount corroded but body still secure

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,640 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Body mount corroded but body still secure (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,637 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres starting to perish

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Watts linkage mounting on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Watts linkage mounting on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,238 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,888 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 96,830 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,352 miles

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 24 Nov 2007 58,412 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,552 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KM52 NSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KM52 NSY, 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 KM52 NSY registered?

KM52 NSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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The MOT history for KM52 NSY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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