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KL03 XZG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,105 mi
Last recorded176,105 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 XZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 176,105 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 176,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 170,644 miles

aux. drive belt perished

rear trailing arm front bushes seperating

Fail 6 Jul 2022 170,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

aux. drive belt perished

rear trailing arm front bushes seperating

Pass 16 Jul 2021 164,906 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 164,899 miles

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on rear axle stabilizer mount ( n/s ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 156,503 miles

slight play in both track rod end joints on rear track rod

slight play in front prop. shaft rear u.j.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 144,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 131,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 128,811 miles

rear chassis legs rusted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,074 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 126,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,705 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 27 Apr 2011 104,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,890 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,706 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 61,706 miles

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

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 XZG 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 78.3%.

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 KL03 XZG, 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 KL03 XZG registered?

KL03 XZG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KL03 XZG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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