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KE03 FYU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,335 mi
Last recorded200,335 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 FYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 200,335 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 200,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 194,456 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 187,906 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General condition of vehicle is corroded.

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 187,905 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General condition of vehicle is corroded

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 187,766 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 187,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension pipe leaking from valve to rear pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting broke away from chassis (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen damage

Pass 13 Feb 2019 181,405 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 181,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 175,363 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 175,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 168,836 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 168,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking valve unit (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mudflap bracket corroded

Nearside rear boot step corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 161,926 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 161,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,091 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 145,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 136,981 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 136,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in front tyre

n/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,884 miles

condensation both headlamps

exhaust rusting

Fail 21 Mar 2012 130,884 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

condensation both headlamps

exhaust rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,106 miles

condensation in both headlamps

rear discs pitted pads 4-6000miles

Fail 28 Feb 2011 120,106 miles

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

condensation in both headlamps

rear discs pitted pads 4-6000miles

Pass 26 Mar 2010 106,934 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

offside front bump stop missing

surface rust underneath vehicle chassis, front and rear suspension

Fail 22 Mar 2010 106,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

offside front bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

surface rust underneath vehicle chassis, front and rear suspension

Fail 17 Mar 2009 102,033 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, front and rear suspension

Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,033 miles

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, front and rear suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2008 97,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 93,923 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 15 Mar 2007 93,923 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades spliting

Pass 25 Feb 2006 80,890 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 80,890 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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