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KL03 KFA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,902 mi
Last recorded123,902 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 KFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 123,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,145 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls 255/55/18

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2021 120,144 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on side walls 255/55/18

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2020 118,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,475 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking 255/55/18 on side walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,154 miles

Offside Front tyre side walls cracking 255/55/18

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 111,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,569 miles

Front Cut to sidewall OSF tyre - not showing cords

Rear Slight oil weep from rear differential input shaft seal

Fail 8 Jan 2016 110,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from exhaust centre silencer joint (7.1.2)

Front Cut to sidewall OSF tyre - not showing cords

Rear Slight oil weep from rear differential input shaft seal

Fail 10 Jan 2015 109,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r bump stop missing. n/s/r anti roll bar link slight play. slight leak from pas pump. drag link ball joints slight play.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 109,234 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing. n/s/r anti roll bar link slight play. slight leak from pas pump. drag link ball joints slight play.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,716 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 106,716 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,927 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 104,800 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSENGER SIDE CAT LOOSE IN BOX

Pass 18 Dec 2011 101,337 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

coolant leak

ecu light on dash

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2011 101,337 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

coolant leak

ecu light on dash

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 100,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,404 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 68,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,385 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,385 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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KL03 KFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KL03 KFA, 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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KL03 KFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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