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KB03 MMK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,307 mi
Last recorded134,307 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 MMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 134,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 133,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 136,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

has slite oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

headlamp levelling switch removed

Fail 22 Nov 2021 118,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,645 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,129 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,656 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 98,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,315 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven pulling too the nearside (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,229 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,686 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,805 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 75,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 71,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,920 miles

power steerig fliud residue around steering box drop arm

Pass 5 Mar 2011 61,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 57,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,502 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,502 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,802 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,450 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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KB03 MMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 KB03 MMK, 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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KB03 MMK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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