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J13 KCP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,138 mi
Last recorded199,138 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 KCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 199,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 195,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 191,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 191,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 187,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 182,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 177,956 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 173,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 168,573 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 168,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 163,265 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wings under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 163,245 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis legs both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wings under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 159,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 155,107 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 144,063 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 144,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 140,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 137,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 137,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

OIL LEAK,TRANSFER BOX

Pass 19 Dec 2012 132,724 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 132,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 128,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 128,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 122,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,830 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 106,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,551 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 93,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,037 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,665 miles

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

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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J13 KCP 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 J13 KCP, 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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J13 KCP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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