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KB03 NBY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,050 mi
Last recorded161,050 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 161,050 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 161,050 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 160,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 160,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 159,617 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 159,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 156,876 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 156,876 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 153,776 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 153,776 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti roll bar ramp/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 149,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 145,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 136,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,906 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody under sealed

Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 108,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 103,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 989,762 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 94,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 85,986 miles

parking only just made percentage

Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,001 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 72,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NBY 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 KB03 NBY, 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 KB03 NBY registered?

KB03 NBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KB03 NBY 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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