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ML53 KHB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,364 mi
Last recorded122,364 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 KHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 122,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis holed in various places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Rear rear discs badly pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,838 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,017 miles

offside rear brake backing plate missing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 117,975 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,431 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 109,404 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,654 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 89,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,873 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,517 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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ML53 KHB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML53 KHB, 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 ML53 KHB registered?

ML53 KHB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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