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KO03 DFX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,434 mi
Last recorded163,434 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 DFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 163,434 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis starting to corrode and has been repaired and undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2019 163,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis starting to corrode and has been repaired and undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2018 159,040 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis has been repaired and undersealed

chassis starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2018 159,040 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis has been repaired and undersealed

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2017 153,779 miles

both front wipers split on ends

o/s mirror glass cracked but not effecting the view

Pass 7 Nov 2016 146,139 miles

signs of oil leak from rear of engine

o/s mirror glass taped in [not seriously effecting rear view]

Fail 7 Nov 2016 146,139 miles

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

o/s mirror glass taped in [not seriously effecting rear view]

signs of oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,973 miles

n/s/r lamp has water in [not effecting operation of light]

surface corrosion around rear chassis & suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,386 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KO03 DFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KO03 DFX, 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 KO03 DFX registered?

KO03 DFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is KO03 DFX safe to buy?

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