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KH03 JOE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,104 mi
Last recorded109,104 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 JOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,104 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades splitting slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 100,146 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 100,141 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 99,229 miles

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

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

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

Steering column uj attatchment slightly loose

Fail 10 Feb 2023 99,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column uj attatchment slightly loose

Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,503 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer gaitor securing clips heavily corroded (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear of front wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column lower uj (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,442 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,693 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

nearside reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cross member under radiator corroded but not a prescribed area

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cross member under radiator corroded but not a prescribed area

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

front cross member under radiator corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear load bay seat belts not fully inspected seats folded away

slight split to offside wiper blade but still clears screen

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,081 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 72,076 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,826 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 68,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,660 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 64,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,905 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 59,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,939 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,434 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 37,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,542 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,442 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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KH03 JOE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KH03 JOE, 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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KH03 JOE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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