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KY53 DYJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,148 mi
Last recorded133,148 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 DYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,538 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 132,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,513 miles

Nearside Rear CHASSIS CORROED NONE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front OUT RIGGER CORRODED

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED NONE PRESCIBED AREA

Offside Rear SILL CORRODED

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,987 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 127,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,869 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 122,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear fixed arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,107 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 116,650 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 114,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 110,303 miles

All Four Tyres Perished But Not Down To Cords

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,650 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres perished but not down to cords

Fail 2 Dec 2011 104,647 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres perished but not down to cords

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,341 miles

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

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

oil leak offside front anti roll bar suspension unit pipe corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2007 66,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak offside front anti roll bar suspension unit pipe corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,834 miles

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

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

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 DYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

KY53 DYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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