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C7 KYE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,734 mi
Last recorded124,734 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 KYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 124,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened torsion bar mounting bracket has slight split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 121,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,697 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,680 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over ten years old

n/s/f sunvissor not staying up

Fail 2 Feb 2022 112,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel foot brake pewrformnce low (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre over ten years old

n/s/f sunvissor not staying up

suspension waring light on

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,950 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Fail 21 Jan 2021 106,936 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,148 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,647 miles

oil leaks

high level stop light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,598 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

high level stop light not working

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,503 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,113 miles

Engine Covers and Sill covers Fitted

Oil Leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,814 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 59,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,297 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 54,199 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2012 541,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 52,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,469 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,923 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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C7 KYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C7 KYE, 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 C7 KYE registered?

C7 KYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is C7 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 KYE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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