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KY53 EJA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

255,980 mi
Last recorded255,980 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 255,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 251,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 250,780 miles

osr and nsr chassis corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2018 250,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

osr and nsr chassis corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2017 240,938 miles

Central Front cross-bar badly corroded

Nearside Rear number plate lamp only 50% illuminating

Nearside Rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion on chassis rail

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion on chassis rail

n/s/f side step corroded

o/s/ side step corroded front/rear

rear step corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 240,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Central Front cross-bar badly corroded

Nearside Rear number plate lamp only 50% illuminating

Nearside Rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion on chassis rail

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion on chassis rail

n/s/f side step corroded

o/s/ side step corroded front/rear

rear step corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 234,810 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 234,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 228,490 miles

DOORSTEP BARS CORRODED TO EXCESS

Fail 12 Nov 2015 228,490 miles

DOORSTEP BARS CORRODED TO EXCESS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 221,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 221,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 195,763 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 195,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 158,530 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 158,530 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 143,111 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs starting to wear

Pass 22 Oct 2010 132,821 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 132,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,060 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 99,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,820 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 EJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

KY53 EJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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