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DE03 KPJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,797 mi
Last recorded164,797 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 KPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 164,797 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 164,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2016 160,379 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 160,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 155,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,449 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 148,449 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 136,719 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 119,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded...

Fail 8 May 2012 119,969 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded...

Pass 5 May 2011 105,432 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 May 2011 105,432 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,451 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 75,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 1 May 2009 75,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,844 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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DE03 KPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE03 KPJ, 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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DE03 KPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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