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KW03 VOP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,829 mi
Last recorded160,829 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 160,829 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 152,417 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

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

Power steering pipes rusty behind bumper

Fail 19 Nov 2016 152,409 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Above chassis (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Hydraulic ram upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis has surface corrosion

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

Power steering pipes rusty behind bumper

Pass 7 Dec 2015 138,491 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 130,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 127,019 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 123,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,915 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,409 miles

All chassis corroded

front flexis slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 107,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

All chassis corroded

TC light on

front flexis slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 96,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,333 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 75,333 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,379 miles

rear wiper damaged

small chip in screen

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 VOP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 KW03 VOP, 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 KW03 VOP registered?

KW03 VOP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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