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PK53 KVU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,334 mi
Last recorded164,334 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 KVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 164,334 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 163,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Rear both sides hub seal slight leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 155,383 miles

Vehicle Covered In Underseal

Fail 29 Jan 2022 155,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all of chassis is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from hub seal

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

slight oil leak at roll bar piston

Pass 18 Dec 2020 149,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play X2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 19 Oct 2020 149,565 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side chassis main frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension assist to rollbar (5.3.5 (b) (i))

advise nearside footbrake slow on increase

advise rear chassis area general corrosion

advise spare wheel tyre below limit

engine oil leak

oil leak at nearside rear axle at back plate

Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

air suspension pipes corroded aproaching excessive

Fail 5 Apr 2019 139,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

air suspension pipes corroded aproaching excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 125,874 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened at offside under-side (2.4.D.3)

Front coil spring worn offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated slightly (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped at offside & nearside rear(insecure) (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened at offside under-side (2.4.D.3)

Front coil spring worn offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated slightly (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 118,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & offside advise early replacement (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel lines corroded not leaking

hand brake lever hight travel

offside rear tyre inner and outer side walls strating to crack

oil leal

Fail 2 Oct 2015 118,395 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 110,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn inner band

Pass 24 May 2013 100,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 89,899 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 81,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,089 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,003 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 KVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KVU, 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 KVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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