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KH03 MUM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,389 mi
Last recorded177,389 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 MUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 177,389 miles

Offside Front tyre is low on the edges

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away and stuff in boot

Fail 28 Jul 2026 177,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and 30cm of tow bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre is low on the edges

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away and stuff in boot

Pass 31 Jul 2025 175,360 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 175,360 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 172,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

nearside and offside rear chassis is very rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2024 172,911 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away

nearside and offside rear chassis is very rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2023 170,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 168,268 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 164,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear most flexi coupling cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion both N/S/R and O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 164,254 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to steering problem (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear most flexi coupling cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion both N/S/R and O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 157,647 miles

Offside Rear chassis is rusty

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded down

oil leak

power steering box is damp

Fail 15 Jul 2019 157,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre is low

Offside Rear chassis is rusty

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded down

oil leak

power steering box is damp

Pass 19 Jul 2018 153,313 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 153,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,755 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 145,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded + across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 139,596 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front and rear anti-roll bar d bushes have slight play

offside rear chassis is rusty

Fail 29 Feb 2016 139,594 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front and rear anti-roll bar d bushes have slight play

offside rear chassis is rusty

offside rear tyre is low on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,441 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 120,741 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2012 115,506 miles

Oil leak

both rear facing seats are folded down

slight play in nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,318 miles

slight play in steering drag link arm ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2010 96,003 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

Fail 21 Jan 2010 96,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,397 miles

TWO nails in off side rear tyre tread area.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 80,397 miles

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

TWO nails in off side rear tyre tread area.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,261 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 MUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUM, 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 MUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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