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KE03 VHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

203,300 mi
Last recorded203,300 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 VHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 203,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2022 197,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 190,051 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 184,522 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 173,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 163,817 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 163,817 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,396 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 157,396 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 152,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Slight fluid loss from offside anti-roll bar damper

Fail 13 Jun 2016 152,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight fluid loss from offside anti-roll bar damper

Fail 5 Jun 2015 147,722 miles

Slight fluid loss from front anti-roll bar damper

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 147,722 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight fluid loss from front anti-roll bar damper

Pass 20 Jun 2014 143,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 143,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr brake sticking

Pass 18 Dec 2013 137,706 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 137,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 127,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 127,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 119,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 119,553 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 110,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 110,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 97,803 miles

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

nearside rear brake dust backplate missing.

unable to inspect brake pipes hidden on top of chassis.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,398 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 82,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,743 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 70,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,590 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 VHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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