CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP03 KXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

124,220 mi
Last recorded124,220 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 KXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 124,220 miles

both front inner wigs starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,751 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,814 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 121,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,719 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,396 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 110,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,270 miles

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

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,879 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,694 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,857 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,393 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP03 KXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 KXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP03 KXW?

You can check the full history of FP03 KXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP03 KXW registered?

FP03 KXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is FP03 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 KXW shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP03 KXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP03 KXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.