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F4 KSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,685 mi
Last recorded164,685 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 KSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,685 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 161,514 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 158,146 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 155,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 145,454 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 145,454 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear b/j (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front b/j (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 130,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, autobox and transfer box damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All, air suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, autobox and transfer box damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All, air suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 129,247 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 128,290 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough and noisy on rotation

Surface corrosion underside

Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,968 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 94,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,963 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 KSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KSY, 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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What year was F4 KSY registered?

F4 KSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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