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K555 LMR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 LMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 125,400 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2024 124,834 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,197 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,295 miles

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

VEHICLE IS UNDERSEALED

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,953 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 118,953 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 117,060 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,134 miles

Temporary repair to offside headlamp

Fail 13 Dec 2016 109,134 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Temporary repair to offside headlamp

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,059 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 104,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,143 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 99,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,857 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 87,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,031 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 73,989 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,074 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,714 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 55,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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K555 LMR 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 73.1%.

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 K555 LMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K555 LMR?

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What year was K555 LMR registered?

K555 LMR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is K555 LMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 LMR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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