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KV53 BYK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,755 mi
Last recorded130,755 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 130,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 116,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,068 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,727 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,164 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,451 miles

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

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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KV53 BYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV53 BYK, 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 KV53 BYK registered?

KV53 BYK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is KV53 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 BYK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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