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KT53 GYJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 GYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,090 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 81,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,098 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 70,050 miles

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

High level brake lamp inop

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,356 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 56,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,673 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,576 miles

water in rear lamps

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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KT53 GYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KT53 GYJ, 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 KT53 GYJ registered?

KT53 GYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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