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KX53 BFO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

143,434 mi
Last recorded143,434 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,434 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 138,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,509 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 134,034 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 127,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,163 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 118,048 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,961 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 112,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,440 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,365 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,926 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,837 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,285 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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KX53 BFO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 KX53 BFO, 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 KX53 BFO registered?

KX53 BFO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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