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K22 MPL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

150,730 mi
Last recorded150,730 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 MPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 150,730 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 146,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 134,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,425 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,347 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 122,810 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 122,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower panel/mud wing loose

Offside running board poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 115,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2018 115,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 114,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 112,694 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 101,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 92,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 84,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak from engine and rear diff input seal

Fail 4 Feb 2012 77,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine and rear diff input seal

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,484 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 70,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,880 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,406 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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K22 MPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K22 MPL, 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 K22 MPL registered?

K22 MPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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