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KF03 OXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,648 mi
Last recorded215,648 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 OXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 215,648 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 211,508 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 206,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 197,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 195,545 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 195,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 190,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 186,626 miles

both front fog lights deteriorating

chip in windscreen

exhaust hangers corroding

exhaust nuts and bolts corroding

oil leak on engine, gear box and front diff

rear discs corroding

slight bind on the n/s/f brake

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 30 Mar 2015 186,626 miles

slight blow on exhaust

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

both front fog lights deteriorating

chip in windscreen

exhaust hangers corroding

exhaust nuts and bolts corroding

oil leak on engine, gear box and front diff

rear discs corroding

slight bind on the n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Apr 2014 181,734 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link boot deteriorating

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f sidelight dim

slight play in n/s drag link end

Fail 31 Mar 2014 181,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r anti roll bar link boot deteriorating

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f sidelight dim

oil leak on engine

oil leak on front axle

slight play in n/s drag link end

Pass 27 Mar 2013 175,196 miles

oil leak on engine front diff and transfer box

rear brake pipes corroding

signs of a water leak at o/s

surface corrosion to underside of chassis

Pass 29 Mar 2012 167,143 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

n/s headlamp aim on lowest setting

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link balljoint boot split

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f sidelight dim

tow bar electrical plug cover missing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 158,152 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 22 Mar 2011 158,152 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 5 Apr 2010 148,939 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 137,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 130,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 108,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,720 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 82,720 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KF03 OXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KF03 OXW, 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 KF03 OXW registered?

KF03 OXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KF03 OXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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