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FP03 KWX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,026 mi
Last recorded142,026 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 KWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 142,026 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps only just passed examination. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 141,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 140,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 139,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind air spring and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 139,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis air behind air spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotaion (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotaion (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind air spring and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 134,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,343 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 123,297 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 117,301 miles

All brake hose ferrules covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,314 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,478 miles

Corrosion around o/s front body mounting.

Front and rear brake pads appear low.

General body/chassis corrosion.

High level brake light not working.

Rigid brake pipes corroding in a number of places.

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,564 miles

Brake pipes corroding.

Front/rear pads/discs worn.

General underbody/component corrosion.

Sill steps corroded.

Steering link from pitman arm on box, both ball joints have play. Drag link between wheels, play in o/s ball joint. (Link rod.)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,496 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,017 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 64,017 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,190 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,849 miles

oil leaks from front and rear diff units.indeterminable fluid leak on offside front/near chassis rail.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,269 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,344 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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FP03 KWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FP03 KWX, 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 FP03 KWX registered?

FP03 KWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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