MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of body mounting under passenger front floor corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis corroded adjacent towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis 30 cm (tow bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded chassis (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis 30 cm (tow bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded chassis (6.6.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE,
OIL LEAKING
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDELIGHTS, (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play FRONT (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking AROUND DIESEL FILTER LEAKING, (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING,
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE,
OIL LEAKING
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
slight play in steering box shaft /and drop arm joint
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
slight play in steering box shaft /and drop arm joint
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine sump bung [tighten]
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear chassis surface corrosion
front wiper blades starting to split
rear brake discs ridged
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KW03 VUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VUD, 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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KW03 VUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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