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FC03 KKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,233 miles

Front tube cross member corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2025 130,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front tube cross member corroded

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 126,924 miles

All four tubeless valves cracking and perishing

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer C V Boot clip missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end rubber splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,246 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 122,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded and holed next to ABS pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 116,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 113,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,123 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 109,115 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 100,668 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,205 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 92,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,174 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,326 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,841 miles

Rear seats not presented for test.

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn

slight oil dampness around steering box

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,402 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 33,213 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,195 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 25,195 miles

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

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)

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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FC03 KKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FC03 KKU, 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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FC03 KKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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