MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Boot also slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Boot also slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil leak
nearside rear reverse light inop
oil leak from gearbox area
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel valve block on back of head damp
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
fuel valve block on back of head damp
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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KY53 DXB 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 71.4%.
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 KY53 DXB, 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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KY53 DXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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