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KG03 OJL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,341 mi
Last recorded133,341 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 OJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,341 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 133,336 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,337 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 131,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 129,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,960 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,270 miles

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters starting to split but still preventing ingress of dirt

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,110 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,107 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,385 miles

play in nearside front drag link ball joint

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,390 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 48,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2006 34,492 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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KG03 OJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG03 OJL, 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 KG03 OJL registered?

KG03 OJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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