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K50 KJC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,664 mi
Last recorded77,664 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 KJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 77,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,717 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 72,717 miles

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

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

Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,179 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,404 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 63,403 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking main fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,758 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,172 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,619 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,619 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,358 miles

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

all tyre walls cracking / dampness to fuel tank

Fail 4 Oct 2012 43,354 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

all tyre walls cracking / dampness to fuel tank

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,387 miles

tyre walls starting to crack / wet day

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,128 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,494 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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K50 KJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K50 KJC, 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 K50 KJC registered?

K50 KJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for K50 KJC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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