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K17 EAD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,866 mi
Last recorded182,866 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 EAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 182,866 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 180,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 175,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower bumper support

Fail 18 Nov 2023 175,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower bumper support

Pass 23 Nov 2022 169,810 miles

brake pipes have been coated

front bumper lower support beam holed and corroded

major welding repairs have been carried out

underside of vehicle has been coated

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 169,781 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pipes have been coated

chassis has been repaired

front bumper lower support beam holed and corroded

fuel pipes have been coated

inner wings corroded

underside of vehicle has been coated

Pass 6 Sep 2021 165,891 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 25 Aug 2020 157,932 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 157,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 149,414 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 149,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 136,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,335 miles

slight leak from o/s/rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,451 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 118,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,536 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,274 miles

Both rear suspention bump stops missing

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight diesel leak from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,561 miles

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

steering box damp with oil

Pass 16 Jun 2012 93,690 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 84,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 32,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,471 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 18,403 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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K17 EAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 K17 EAD, 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 K17 EAD registered?

K17 EAD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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