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KP53 FXE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,207 mi
Last recorded214,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 FXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 214,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 214,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 206,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all shockers weak

front shocker lower bushes worn

muddy underneath

Pass 26 Jul 2017 192,554 miles

all brake discs worn

all shockers weak

front shocker bushes worn

muddy and dirty underneath

oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2016 179,775 miles

brake discs worn

front bumper split

muddy underneath

shockers very weak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 166,109 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 151,104 miles

nearside front tyre just legal

offside front and nearside rear tyres low on tread

Fail 31 Jul 2014 151,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre just legal

offside front and nearside rear tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 137,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 124,415 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 111,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,739 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,453 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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KP53 FXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KP53 FXE, 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 KP53 FXE registered?

KP53 FXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is KP53 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 FXE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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