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KN52 XEM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,196 mi
Last recorded143,196 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 XEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 140,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 140,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 136,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 135,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 130,465 miles

rear chassis n/s and o/s corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 130,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear chassis n/s and o/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 124,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 124,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 120,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 117,336 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,007 miles

ACE PIPES RUSTY ON REAR

rear chassis rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2011 114,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

ACE pipes leaking

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

front brake discs worn

rear chassis rusty

unable to see front brake pad inner thickness

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 106,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2009 95,998 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s front fog light cracked and deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2009 95,998 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

o/s front fog light cracked and deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

full flow oil filter damp

Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

full flow oil filter damp

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2007 58,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 58,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 44,481 miles

rear pads on limit

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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KN52 XEM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KN52 XEM, 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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KN52 XEM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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