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KEV 1R

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,297 mi
Last recorded101,297 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 1R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 101,297 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 100,417 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 100,417 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 99,132 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 98,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 98,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear ON MOT LIMITS (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis members corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2021 97,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,640 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 94,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 92,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,044 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,392 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 61,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,116 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,529 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,474 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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KEV 1R is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KEV 1R, 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 KEV 1R registered?

KEV 1R is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is KEV 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEV 1R shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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