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KJ03 GUC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,454 mi
Last recorded174,454 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 GUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 174,454 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 163,741 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control radius arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 163,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail damper leaking excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 157,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 153,932 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 153,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 149,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 143,792 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 143,768 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 138,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 132,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All the pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 123,476 miles

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

offside head light aim on lower limit

offside rear tyre wearing low 2mm 255/55/18

slight play in offside track rod end

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 123,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside head light aim on lower limit

offside rear tyre wearing low 2mm 255/55/18

slight play in offside track rod end

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 117,676 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre 3mm (255/55/18)

Pass 9 May 2014 114,104 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Clutch pedal stiff/heavy 7 suspect clutch getting thin.

N/S door mirror insicure - Held with tape.

N/S/F tyre getting close to ware bands - Approx.worn to 2.5mm (255/55x18).

O/S/F central door locking not working correctly.

O/S/F shock absorber lower mounting bush worn/perrished.

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Slight corrosion to both front coil springs.

Various chips in windscreen.

Water leak from O/S of engine.

Pass 10 May 2013 109,694 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front coil springs corroded

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 May 2013 109,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front coil springs corroded

engin oil level on min

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 May 2012 105,264 miles

Clutch pedal heavy/stiff & bite high.

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion to N/S/F coil spring.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

N/S/R number plate lamp dim but just within limits at time of test.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (punctured) - 225/55x18.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R rear seat 'tipper' handle broken.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Recommend engine service carried out (fuel,oil & air filters).

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 10 May 2012 105,264 miles

Clutch pedal heavy/stiff & bite high.

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion to N/S/F coil spring.

N/S/R number plate lamp dim but just within limits at time of test.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (punctured) - 225/55x18.

O/S/R rear seat 'tipper' handle broken.

Recommend engine service carried out (fuel,oil & air filters).

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 98,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,566 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,167 miles

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

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

various oil and coolant leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,165 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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KJ03 GUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJ03 GUC, 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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KJ03 GUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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