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K16 TJM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,064 mi
Last recorded154,064 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 TJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 154,064 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 153,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 137,628 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis corroded under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 137,612 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nsf chassis rail holed (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (seats in rear) (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis corroded under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 125,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 108,453 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 100,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 100,389 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,965 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over spring mount (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over spring mount (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe clean & greased unable to inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe cleaned & greased unable to inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,729 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,852 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 54,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,597 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,987 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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K16 TJM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K16 TJM, 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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K16 TJM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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