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F4 KME

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,531 mi
Last recorded143,531 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 KME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 143,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 139,510 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both fronts ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rears ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 136,026 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 136,020 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 125,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 117,768 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 117,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 117,726 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe holed and centre section excessively coroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit missing bump stop missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of shock absorber mounting and body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of suspension mounting and body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 2 Feb 2018 115,410 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 115,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,727 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat 6 - 7 ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,188 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 110,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,188 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 93,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,245 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,453 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES (SIDE WALLS) STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,382 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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F4 KME is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F4 KME, 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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F4 KME is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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