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KW03 VRJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,536 mi
Last recorded181,536 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 181,536 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 181,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 172,146 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 172,146 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 163,809 miles

Oil leak

nsr haft shaft oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 163,793 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

nsr haft shaft oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 151,122 miles

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

corrosion to rear door step.

dampness around fuel tank.

offside rear unevenly worn tyre wear low.

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

rear-most seats not presented for test.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,621 miles

Oil leak

oil leak offside rear hub seal.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 131,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

oil leak offside rear hub seal.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,129 miles

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

oil leak from rear diff

srs light on

Fail 4 Jun 2009 85,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

srs light on

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,900 miles

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

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

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

fuel residue on underside of engine

Pass 30 May 2007 48,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,780 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VRJ 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 66.7%.

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 KW03 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

KW03 VRJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is KW03 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 VRJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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