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DE03 KRN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 KRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 126,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

heavy corrosion on chassis

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s rear coil spring turret corroded

o/s front coil spring not sitting correctly

o/s rear light lens damaged

oil leak at gearbox

slight wear in front prop shaft uj coupling

steering box has seepage

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advice heavy corrosion on chassis

advice heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

advice n/s rear coil spring turret corroded

advice o/s front coil spring not sitting correctly

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice oil leak at gearbox

advice rear seat belts not in use

advice slight wear in front prop shaft uj coupling

advice steering box has seepage

Fail 22 Nov 2021 123,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advice heavy corrosion on chassis

advice heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

advice n/s rear coil spring turret corroded

advice o/s front coil spring not sitting correctly

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice oil leak at gearbox

advice rear seat belts not in use

advice slight wear in front prop shaft uj coupling

advice steering box has seepage

Pass 20 Nov 2020 121,499 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advice heavy corrosion on chassis

advice heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

advice n/s rear coil spring turret corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice oil leak at gear box

advice rear seat belts not in use

advice slight wear in front prop shaft uj coupling

Fail 12 Nov 2020 121,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advice heavy corrosion on chassis

advice heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

advice n/s rear coil spring turret corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice oil leak at gear box

advice rear seat belts not in use

advice slight wear in front prop shaft uj coupling

Pass 30 May 2019 117,590 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advice all tyres cracked and perished

advice centre stop lamp not working

advice corrosion on under side of vehicle

advice fuel cap not checked

advice n/s rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

advice n/s rearcoil spring turret corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice oil leak at gearbox

advice oil leak at steering box

advice parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

advice rear seat belts not in use

Fail 23 May 2019 117,590 miles

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

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advice all tyres cracked and perished

advice centre stop lamp not working

advice corrosion on under side of vehicle

advice fuel cap not checked

advice n/s rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

advice n/s rearcoil spring turret corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice oil leak at gearbox

advice oil leak at steering box

advice parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

advice rear seat belts not in use

Pass 10 May 2018 114,893 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

advice all tyres has small cracks on outer and inner sidewalls

advice corrosion on underside

advice fuel filter damp /not leaking at time of test

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice slight noise from o/s front hub bearing

advice steering box has small oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 109,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

advice all tyre has small cracks on outer and inner sidewalls 235/70/16/106t

advice slight noise from o/s front hub bearing

advice steering box has small leak of oil

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advice all tyres has small cracks on outer and inner sidewalls

advice oil; leak

advice slight noise from o/s front hub bearing

advice steering box has small oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 105,393 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advice all tyres has small cracks on outer and inner sidewalls

advice oil; leak

advice slight noise from o/s front hub bearing

advice steering box has small oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,858 miles

Oil leak

advice slght noise from o/s front hub bearing

advice steering box damp

Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,142 miles

Oil leak

advice steering box damp

Fail 29 Mar 2014 97,142 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

advice steering box damp

Pass 29 Mar 2013 90,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advice steering box damp

Pass 31 Mar 2012 86,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advice steering box damp

Pass 12 Mar 2011 81,462 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 81,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advice n/s and o/s w/wipers split

advice n/s front tyre on wear indicator

advice steering box damp/small leak/

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,966 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice steering box damp

Pass 23 Feb 2008 62,823 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,611 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,528 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 KRN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KRN, 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 KRN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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