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KN03 VNG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,920 mi
Last recorded164,920 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 164,920 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 154,000 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 153,226 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 150,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,731 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,492 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 136,560 miles

Central brake lamp inoperative

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2017 128,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,147 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2016 119,145 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,409 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,808 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,204 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,918 miles

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

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

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated STRONGLY ADVISE - o/s wiper splitting

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,682 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,056 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,010 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,388 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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KN03 VNG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KN03 VNG, 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 KN03 VNG registered?

KN03 VNG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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