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PK53 KNL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 KNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,426 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,463 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear chassis starting to corrode

temporary mirror fitted n/s front

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,158 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis starting to corrode

temporary mirror fitted to n/s front

Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,675 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front wiper blades splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,675 miles

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

n/s and o/s front wiper blades splitting

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,173 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,061 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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PK53 KNL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PK53 KNL, 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 PK53 KNL registered?

PK53 KNL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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