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KB03 MTY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

151,879 mi
Last recorded151,879 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 MTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,879 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 151,879 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension linkage bushes worn (watts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 148,175 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 148,175 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 141,562 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 141,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis several places. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 134,203 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 134,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush ACE anti roll bar rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 122,612 miles

crack to n/s screen

n/s/r brake back plate damp with oil

play o/s track rod end

transmission btake back plate damp with oil

Fail 1 Oct 2014 122,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

crack to n/s screen

n/s/r brake back plate damp with oil

play o/s track rod end

transmission btake back plate damp with oil

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 115,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 98,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 92,361 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,361 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,406 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,401 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,190 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,190 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,829 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 36,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,357 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 MTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MTY, 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 MTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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