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ML53 KCY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,711 mi
Last recorded100,711 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 KCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,231 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

general under-body corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2023 99,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,392 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,693 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,694 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 89,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,092 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,609 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 62,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,663 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,232 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,274 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,716 miles

both front tyres have small cracks

Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,716 miles

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

both front tyres have small cracks

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,010 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads look very low advise strip and check

rear wiper blade split

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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ML53 KCY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ML53 KCY, 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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ML53 KCY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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