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KC03 MZD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,640 mi
Last recorded80,640 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 MZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 77,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,335 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,308 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 72,307 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,090 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

TRANSFER BOX LEAKING OIL

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 70,090 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

REAR DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

TRANSFER BOX LEAKING OIL

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,582 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,570 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,733 miles

Front & rear brake hose ferrules covered in grease/underseal

Middle to rear exhaust connection very corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front & rear brake hose ferrules covered in grease/underseal

Middle to rear exhaust connection very corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,111 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,767 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,767 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 66,018 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 66,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 64,097 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 64,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,118 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,018 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,062 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,522 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,243 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,329 miles

advise baffles loose in silencer

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,020 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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KC03 MZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 KC03 MZD, 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 KC03 MZD registered?

KC03 MZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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