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PK53 KVY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

154,785 mi
Last recorded154,785 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 154,785 miles

Chassis in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner/outer sills (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 139,509 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To abs modulator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,195 miles

Headlamp in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,947 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,829 miles

90% OF UNDERCARIAGE COVERED IN THICK GREASE SO A NUMBER OF COMPONANTS CANNOT BE CHECKED

CORROSION PRESENT ON CHASSIS MEMBERS

Rear NO BUMP STOPS FITTED

Fail 19 Apr 2018 84,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (2.4.G.2)

90% OF UNDERCARIAGE COVERED IN THICK GREASE SO A NUMBER OF COMPONANTS CANNOT BE CHECKED

CORROSION PRESENT ON CHASSIS MEMBERS

Front Coolant leak BAD LEAK AREA UNKNOWN ()

Front Oil leak BAD LEAK AREA UNKNOWN ()

Rear NO BUMP STOPS FITTED

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,917 miles

slight fuel leek engine area

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,707 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,104 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,620 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,132 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 KVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KVY, 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 KVY registered?

PK53 KVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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