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CK03 LKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,170 mi
Last recorded160,170 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 160,170 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 157,065 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 149,539 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 140,105 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four brake back plates corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 139,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all four brake backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,942 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,929 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 127,031 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 127,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 123,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre chassis legs corroded on tops on both sides

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,637 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 120,526 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside horn button missing

Offside rear axle trailing arm bush worn

various oil leaks from gearbox diff and engine

Pass 11 May 2016 112,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion in both sides outriggers in front rear wheels

slight play i rear axle watts linkage

Fail 22 Apr 2016 112,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,670 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Please note ! Nearside rear brake pipe burst during decelerometer test, Vehicle should not be driven on the highway

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,089 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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CK03 LKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CK03 LKY, 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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CK03 LKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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