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KV03 LLJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

116,082 mi
Last recorded116,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 LLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 116,082 miles

Front Bumper Damaged - OSF Fog Light Inoperative

General Corrosion Throughout

NSR Body Mount Excessively plated, corroded around fixing bolt

NSR Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 116,078 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank Support Broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper Damaged - OSF Fog Light Inoperative

General Corrosion Throughout

NSR Body Mount Excessively plated, corroded around fixing bolt

NSR Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,171 miles

general corrosion throughout

Fail 7 Jan 2025 114,164 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure 4x centre body mounts/ chassis corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Jan 2024 112,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 111,617 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 111,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Traction control light on

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 109,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brake pedal applied....position & brake lamp not working (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Not sitting flat on screen/wear in wiper box (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,358 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 107,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front to rear pipe flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Fixing bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,068 miles

Rear Active anti roll bar ram leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2020 105,066 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Active anti roll bar ram leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,447 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 102,446 miles

Drag link end modification unsafe Damper bolt loose... (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,595 miles

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

Offside Front Hub joints creaking when turning

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S - Also cracking on sidewalls and within treads - 235 70R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 98,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Hub joints creaking when turning

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S - Also cracking on sidewalls and within treads - 235 70R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 94,799 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,060 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,617 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,112 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 78,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,108 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,793 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 66,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,245 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,299 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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KV03 LLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 KV03 LLJ, 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 KV03 LLJ registered?

KV03 LLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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