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KJ03 GWL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 105,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 16 Dec 2024 104,720 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 99,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,163 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 21 May 2019 60,753 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,769 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,049 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,206 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,718 miles

rear bump stops missing both sides

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,563 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 47,563 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,137 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,964 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,880 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 GWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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