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PK53 KNG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

185,455 mi
Last recorded185,455 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 KNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 185,455 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 172,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear chassis rail covered in weld patches and black underseal both sides

Fail 9 Apr 2018 172,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis rail near towbar mount (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear chassis rail covered in weld patches and black underseal both sides

Pass 24 Mar 2017 166,867 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 166,807 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting prescribed area, chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting prescribed area, inner and outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 161,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis is heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

complete underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 161,664 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis is heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 158,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside and offside rear brake disc weather plates heavily corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 158,489 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside and offside rear brake disc weather plates heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 151,775 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 151,775 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 149,531 miles

Spare tyre defective

all chassis covered in wayoil causing difficulty during inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2012 149,529 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

all chassis covered in wayoil causing difficulty during inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2011 146,349 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 146,348 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 140,908 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 140,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 129,416 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 108,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 88,533 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)

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

front and rear brake pads nearing wear limit

Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,251 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 64,236 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PK53 KNG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PK53 KNG, 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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PK53 KNG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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