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KJ03 GVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,233 mi
Last recorded202,233 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 GVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 202,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 198,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive residue oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel has damage

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 198,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive residue oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel has damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 196,847 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2018 196,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2017 186,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 186,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65/16 109h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 174,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 156,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 142,414 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 142,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 108,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside Registration plate lamp bulb not working

Pass 12 Mar 2010 99,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,138 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 87,137 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,615 miles

handbrake travel close to maximum

Fail 25 Feb 2008 72,605 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel close to maximum

Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,146 miles

near side front shock lower bush starting to detatch

Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,217 miles

topped up 2.5liters engine oil

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 GVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ03 GVX, 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 KJ03 GVX registered?

KJ03 GVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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