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KH03 WKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,630 mi
Last recorded153,630 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 WKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 153,630 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 152,052 miles

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

both rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 152,052 miles

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

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

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

both rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 150,493 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 150,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 148,349 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 148,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 145,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 145,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 140,903 miles

Offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 140,903 miles

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

Offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,617 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 127,593 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,681 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 116,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,098 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,489 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 92,489 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,198 miles

severe oil leak poss power steering ,diesel or engine

Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,186 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

severe oil leak poss power steering ,diesel or engine

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,486 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,735 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,735 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 48,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 48,038 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,689 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 38,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,216 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 19,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,631 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 WKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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