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KC03 YRK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,497 mi
Last recorded152,497 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 152,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 144,874 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 144,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear seat back can not be put in the up right positoin can not inspect the seat belt (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear seat back can not be put in the up right positoin can not inspect the seat belt (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back not locking (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front driver seat loose on the ralls

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine rattling

Pass 17 Dec 2021 143,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 138,513 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 138,511 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 123,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 117,453 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2014 117,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,265 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

transfer box has slight oil leak.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,133 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,416 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f ABS wiring rubbing on cv boot

n/s/r seat not fitted seat belt not tested

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,389 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 YRK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KC03 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

KC03 YRK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is KC03 YRK safe to buy?

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