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K4 KHG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,601 mi
Last recorded153,601 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 KHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 153,601 miles

Steering cross arm shock absorber rubber split

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2022 153,590 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Play in idler and arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached level device arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering cross arm shock absorber rubber split

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 143,084 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,823 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 131,565 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,314 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 124,310 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,168 miles

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

Rear Under body corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,082 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,510 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,972 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 65,301 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2008 54,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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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K4 KHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K4 KHG, 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 K4 KHG registered?

K4 KHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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