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KE03 FJF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,830 mi
Last recorded181,830 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 FJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 181,830 miles

Offside Rear shocker mt.

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

Rear chassis general corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2020 181,830 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear shocker mt.

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

Rear chassis general corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 173,736 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 173,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 154,478 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 147,041 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 138,915 miles

general corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 132,084 miles

handbrake travel near limit

rear boot door stiff to open

Pass 12 Dec 2013 126,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 118,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 110,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 20 Dec 2011 110,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 101,635 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 92,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 44,612 miles

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

UNABLE TO INSPECT N/S/R SEAT BELT FULLY CHILD SEAT FITTED.

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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KE03 FJF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE03 FJF, 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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KE03 FJF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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