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K99 KOD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

263,423 mi
Last recorded263,423 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 KOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 263,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 254,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 249,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2022 150,367 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 150,366 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,375 miles

Offside Front ACE pipes at front damp

horn button defective

Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,609 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror casing slightly damaged needs taped up or replaced

Offside Rear bumper support bracket is corroded /broken

Fail 3 Nov 2020 147,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested not tested because of brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing mirror casing slightly damaged needs taped up or replaced

Offside Rear bumper support bracket is corroded /broken

Pass 8 Nov 2019 144,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 130,315 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 130,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 117,257 miles

Nearside Front back plate corrioued

Fail 17 May 2017 117,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end loose rear of front (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end loose rear of front (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault t/c light brake warning light staying on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front back plate corrioued

Pass 16 May 2016 101,206 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 87,268 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,885 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 63,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,214 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,669 miles

same advisories as test number:571128789262

Fail 15 Oct 2009 54,666 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,650 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 46,647 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,915 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,389 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

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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K99 KOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 K99 KOD, 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 K99 KOD registered?

K99 KOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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