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KX53 BHJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,206 mi
Last recorded141,206 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 141,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,885 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 119,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from next to fuel pressure reg (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion of calliper ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ACE pipes have slight oil leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,559 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 86,559 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,728 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,867 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,404 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 79,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fluid leak from ace system

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,385 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,751 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,563 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,923 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 60,923 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,434 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)

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 BHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 BHJ registered?

KX53 BHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is KX53 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX53 BHJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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