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K12 LRD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 LRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,076 miles

N/s/f suspension lower ball joint dust cover deteriating

Pass 18 Oct 2024 101,980 miles

N/s/f upper & lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriating

Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,917 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 100,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,445 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 99,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,696 miles

Engine oil leak

O/s lower ball joint dust cover deteriating

Steering box drop arm slight movement on splines

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,551 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp damage

O/s/f ball joint dust cover deteriating

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,811 miles

Engine oil leak

O/s lower ball joint dust gaitor deteriating

Fail 17 Oct 2018 91,811 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/s lower ball joint dust gaitor deteriating

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,839 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,600 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,853 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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K12 LRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K12 LRD, 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 K12 LRD registered?

K12 LRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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