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KH03 WPV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,660 mi
Last recorded205,660 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 WPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 205,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 195,491 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 189,307 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 189,307 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

un able to see front brake pads

Pass 18 May 2023 185,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

battery warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2022 175,541 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2022 175,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2021 167,336 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 167,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 164,079 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 164,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 159,787 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 159,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 158,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 155,178 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 152,062 miles

child seat fitted at rear

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 148,354 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 142,386 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 142,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,351 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 123,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 105,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,804 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 85,804 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,765 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 WPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KH03 WPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH03 WPV registered?

KH03 WPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KH03 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH03 WPV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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