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KW03 UXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,039 mi
Last recorded171,039 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 UXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 171,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 171,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 165,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 156,118 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 145,192 miles

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 134,355 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 126,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,463 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,061 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,344 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 66,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,548 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 21 Dec 2013 53,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,370 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,125 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,678 miles

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

rear tyre sidewalls perishing and also wearing unevenly on inside tread

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,296 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,313 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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KW03 UXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KW03 UXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 UXL registered?

KW03 UXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 UXL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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