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KE03 FYL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,449 mi
Last recorded176,449 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 176,449 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 176,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 171,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS JUST ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BOTH SIDES TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT LOWER BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 166,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 166,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working FRONT BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 161,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 157,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX IDLER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 151,968 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 151,968 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 145,688 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 145,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,372 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 128,167 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 4 Aug 2017 128,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Sep 2016 120,455 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,048 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 102,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,858 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,971 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,601 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small tear in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,036 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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KE03 FYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYL, 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 KE03 FYL registered?

KE03 FYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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