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K14 TDL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

342,830 mi
Last recorded342,830 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 TDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 342,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Light misting of oil on brake disc

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 342,830 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Light misting of oil on brake disc

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 316,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 316,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 295,550 miles

Nearside Front Slight free movement in shock absorber bush

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 295,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight free movement in shock absorber bush

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 270,291 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 153,192 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,479 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 140,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2014 114,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,181 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,394 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,507 miles

number plate lights dim

wipers slight split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,993 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,840 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 47,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K14 TDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K14 TDL, 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 K14 TDL registered?

K14 TDL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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