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EA03 KBE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

146,036 mi
Last recorded146,036 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 KBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 143,149 miles

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

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

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

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

front radiator cross member rusty and holed.

high handbrake travel

Pass 26 Mar 2024 138,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 135,503 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint fixed to linkage arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 135,500 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint fixed to linkage arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 131,059 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (furthest forward) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 131,058 miles

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

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (furthest forward) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 122,739 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 110,240 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,915 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,078 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,465 miles

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

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

nearside front,offside front and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,664 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 39,263 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 35,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,907 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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EA03 KBE 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 88%.

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 EA03 KBE, 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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EA03 KBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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