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KE03 FLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,716 mi
Last recorded118,716 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 FLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 118,716 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 118,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S stabiliser bush axel end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,926 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 111,926 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear radius arm bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

slight under vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2023 108,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear radius arm bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

slight under vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,483 miles

Exhaust Tailbox Connection Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti Roll Bar Shock Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 105,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Tailbox Connection Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti Roll Bar Shock Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear Of Hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear Of Hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 99,804 miles

Axle Trailing Arm Bushes Perished

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in centre of screen ()

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 96,610 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in centre of screen ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,251 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 23 Oct 2018 91,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,883 miles

undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2016 131,677 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +rear (2.4.A.3)

Front ball joint dust covers perished

front crossmember rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,307 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

FRONT CROSSMEMBER

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,305 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

FRONT CROSSMEMBER

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,460 miles

signs of fuel leak from engine

Fail 22 Jun 2011 59,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of fuel leak from engine

Pass 4 May 2010 56,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,458 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,914 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND FUEL FILTER

Pass 9 May 2007 36,861 miles

front wipers starting to split on ends

rear offside tyre waring unevenly

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,660 miles

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

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 FLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KE03 FLV, 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 FLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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