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KY53 DXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,197 mi
Last recorded46,197 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 DXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 46,197 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2024 46,171 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 46,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,554 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chassis undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,455 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 44,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules several (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion several places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,410 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules several (3.6.B.4e)

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

chassis corroded in several places

Fail 13 Mar 2017 43,410 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules several (3.6.B.4e)

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

chassis corroded in several places

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,726 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,190 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 39,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,472 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 33,472 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,632 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 27,632 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,095 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 15,095 miles

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

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 DXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DXC, 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 KY53 DXC registered?

KY53 DXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is KY53 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 DXC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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