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KH03 WLF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,889 mi
Last recorded146,889 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 146,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 132,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,535 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 116,535 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,414 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face of chassis ,adjacent to fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 114,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of chassis , above spring mounting seat, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of chassis ,above spring top mounting area , and just before flexi hose . (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face of chassis ,adjacent to fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,017 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 112,016 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 108,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( lower swivel pin ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially on inner 2/3 rds / edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, front to rear pipe / to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,front to rear /to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 106,039 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test gadget holder stuck to screen ()

Central Front Oil leak engine area ()

Central Rear Oil leak differential pinion seal area ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe-on top of chassis above rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perishing on tread to side wall areas

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread to sidewall areas

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,718 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,418 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,418 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,143 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,236 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,506 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 27,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,602 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 WLF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KH03 WLF, 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 KH03 WLF registered?

KH03 WLF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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