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FV03 KUA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,143 mi
Last recorded203,143 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 203,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 193,112 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 193,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 185,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 185,652 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 185,254 miles

Both front inner wings are corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 185,253 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front inner wings are corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 175,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,468 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 127,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust is hitting chassis

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 127,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust is hitting chassis

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 110,154 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside revers light lens cracked

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

Rear cross member corroded but not holed

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,953 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Hub end off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,812 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,148 miles

No towball fitted to tow bar

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 90,531 miles

NSR Tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,531 miles

NSR Tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,234 miles

Slight play in N/S track rod end Evidence of fuel around H.P. pump, although not leaking.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,235 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,859 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,940 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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FV03 KUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV03 KUA, 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 FV03 KUA registered?

FV03 KUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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