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KR53 OZF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,056 mi
Last recorded136,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 OZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body supports (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body supports (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 120,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body supports (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body supports (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 118,285 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis near tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis around tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis around tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,837 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 112,364 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 110,273 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,705 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak around engine/gearbox ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s front step corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak around engine/gearbox ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s front step corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,884 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,034 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 87,032 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,509 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight nois offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,007 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,379 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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KR53 OZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 KR53 OZF, 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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KR53 OZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KR53 OZF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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