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KF03 VAA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

212,509 mi
Last recorded212,509 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 VAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 212,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit now (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chips to windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2023 212,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump mounting/inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit now (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2022 205,071 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 205,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 196,705 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play On box (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess Level sensor linkage worn (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both sides suspension bump stops missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 196,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 186,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside & offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear chassis leg and cross member areas nearside & offside

oil residue transfer box areas

presented with third row of seats down and luggage area full unable to test seats and seat belts

Fail 29 Feb 2020 186,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside & offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear chassis leg and cross member areas nearside & offside

oil residue transfer box areas

presented with third row of seats down and luggage area full unable to test seats and seat belts

Pass 7 Mar 2019 176,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 167,316 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 152,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 146,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens is slightly damaged

oil leak

side and rear windows are tinted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 146,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

oil leak

side and rear windows are tinted

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

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

Offside Rear light lens is slightly damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 131,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front head lamp is slightly misted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 120,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

side and rear windows are tinted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,504 miles

Oil leak

side and rear windows are tinted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

side and rear windows are tintted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,834 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,319 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 72,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,509 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2007 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,649 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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KF03 VAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KF03 VAA, 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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KF03 VAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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