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KX53 AWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,630 mi
Last recorded125,630 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 AWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,600 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2022 125,600 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rail above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear discs corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,821 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear rails and rear outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 123,471 miles

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both outer rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner wings corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 123,471 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both outer rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner wings corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 116,689 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shockabsorber mounting turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,both sides within coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 116,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at ABS pump mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure mounting bolt missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened both outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shockabsorber mounting turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis within coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear some corrosion at both chassis legs within 30cm of tobar mountings

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Oct 2017 104,928 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 104,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,845 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,053 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,723 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 45,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,658 miles

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

front diff oil seal leaking, offside rear bump stop missing, both rear tyres on 2mm and have bad flat spots on the edges, reverse light lense broken.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,793 miles

Slight play in N/S/F track rod end.

Slight play in steering box.

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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KX53 AWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KX53 AWN, 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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KX53 AWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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