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KC03 YOT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,127 mi
Last recorded128,127 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 127,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/65/16 tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/65/16 tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 120,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2016 120,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 108,094 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chassis is corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

chassis is corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 100,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,778 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,813 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 53,145 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,047 miles

Nearside no.plate light dim.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,046 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 47,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,279 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 40,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,631 miles

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

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 YOT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YOT, 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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KC03 YOT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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