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KY53 DWW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,696 mi
Last recorded114,696 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 DWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,696 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower underneath slightly is corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 114,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail what looks like filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Lower underneath corroded and components

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 113,819 miles

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2023 113,166 miles

Corrosion to underneath

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,304 miles

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 109,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,866 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,935 miles

presented as 4 seats

unable to check centre stop light as being covered

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,035 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 83,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,863 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,388 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,388 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,446 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 61,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,404 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 54,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,392 miles

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

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

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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KY53 DWW 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 76.9%.

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 KY53 DWW, 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 KY53 DWW registered?

KY53 DWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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