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KC52 FVN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,173 mi
Last recorded178,173 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 FVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 178,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 176,443 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 173,979 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 173,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch in door shut and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 172,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 171,209 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 169,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 163,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 163,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 151,309 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil level low

Fail 16 Oct 2018 151,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 21 Sep 2017 140,965 miles

Oil leak ()

Side steps rotten

Fail 21 Sep 2017 140,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Side steps rotten

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,660 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Oil leak dripping ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 133,655 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak dripping ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,391 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 10 Sep 2015 122,391 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2014 110,287 miles

front lower shock bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Sep 2014 110,287 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front lower shock bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,787 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2012 88,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,969 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,969 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,593 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,593 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,024 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 43,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake imbalance close to maximum 23%

off side rear & off side front tyres worn in middle close to limit

off side wiper starting to split

rear brake pads low near side rear

travel nto handbrake

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,413 miles

off side drag link ball joint slight play

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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KC52 FVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KC52 FVN, 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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KC52 FVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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