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EA03 KNY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

150,919 mi
Last recorded150,919 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 KNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 150,919 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

rear chassis both sides starting to rust

Pass 21 Mar 2025 148,407 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 147,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 142,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,660 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 125,660 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,826 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,231 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,982 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 102,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 75,397 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 67,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,463 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 46,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,630 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 KNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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