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KY53 EHC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,918 mi
Last recorded149,918 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 EHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 149,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 149,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 142,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 142,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 126,408 miles

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

Number plate lights, have reduced light intensity

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside front, and nearside and offside rear axle bump stops missing.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 126,407 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking At fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Number plate lights, have reduced light intensity

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside front, and nearside and offside rear axle bump stops missing.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,239 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,285 miles

suspension pipes corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,285 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

suspension pipes corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,785 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 90,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,747 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 68,714 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,006 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,815 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,209 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,267 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,496 miles

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 EHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC registered?

KY53 EHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KY53 EHC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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