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PF53 KKB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,851 mi
Last recorded53,851 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 KKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,003 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 50,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes unable to inspect due to build up of undersealant (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front steering control arm on pannard arm has play in ball joint

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded slightly next to fuel tank on inside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes unable to inspect due to build up of undersealant (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front steering control arm on pannard arm has play in ball joint

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded slightly next to fuel tank on inside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs have slight corrosion/pitting on brakeing surfaces

rear number plate has started to de-laminate

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,677 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,757 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,427 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 25,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,498 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,595 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,210 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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PF53 KKB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PF53 KKB, 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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PF53 KKB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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