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KT53 HDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,592 mi
Last recorded122,592 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 HDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 122,592 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

all tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 9 May 2018 114,755 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

center exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Apr 2018 114,482 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 100,510 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger rotted off (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs modulator to flexi in n/s/f wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs modulator to flexi hose to n/s/r, in n/s/f wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded pipe from pas pump to rack (2.3.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

all four trailing arm rubber bushes to body mounts starting to perish

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

engine cover lose

engine oil leak

hole in reversing lamp lens

rubber split on rear lower pivot on linkage on rear differential

slight play in both ball joints on front steering arm

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,023 miles

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

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

active cornering system disabled

rear side facing seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2015 91,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

active cornering system disabled

chassis corroded adj to o/s and n/s tow bar mountings

cut in o/s/f tyre

o/s and n/s/f also n/sr bump stops missing

rear side facing seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,065 miles

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

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 81,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,580 miles

oil leak

rear brakes contaminated by oil

Fail 27 Aug 2012 73,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

oil leak

rear brakes contaminated by oil

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,038 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,001 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,730 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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KT53 HDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HDV, 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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KT53 HDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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